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Managing Depression Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal triggers of low mood and practice three individualized coping strategies through reflective journaling, guided skill-building, and a personalized action plan.

Adolescents often struggle with unrecognized depressive feelings. This lesson equips 8th graders with tailored tools to manage mood dips, build resilience, and foster positive self-awareness.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Objective Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Reflective Journaling

8 minutes

Step 3

Introduce Coping Strategies

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice

10 minutes

Step 5

Personalized Action Plan

7 minutes

Step 6

Closing & Next Steps

5 minutes

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From Cloudy to Clear: Managing Your Mood

Reflective Journaling

Coping Strategies Overview

Deep Breathing Practice

Grounding Exercise Practice

Positive Self-Talk Role-Play

Personalized Action Plan

Closing & Next Steps

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From Cloudy To Clear

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