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You Matter: Navigating Tough Times

Students will learn practical suicide prevention tips and strategies to seek help, understanding the importance of mental health and community support.

This lesson is vital for creating an open dialogue about mental health, ensuring students know they are not alone and have access to support and resources.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Tone

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion and Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-up and Resource Sharing

10 minutes

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You Matter: Navigating Tough Times

Introduce the session by welcoming the students and setting a compassionate tone. Emphasize the importance of mental health and remind students that the session is a safe space.

Our Objectives

Share the session's objectives with the students. Explain that today's lesson is focused on practical tips to take care of mental health and strategies for seeking help.

Discussion & Interactive Activity

Discuss the need for open dialogue about mental health. Use open-ended questions to engage the students in sharing ideas and experiences on coping with tough times. Refer to the [Mental Health Safety Plan Poster](#mental-health-safety-plan-poster) to support the conversation.

Resources & Support

Highlight the school resources and guidelines available for mental health support. Explain the importance of having trusted individuals to turn to. Reference the [Peer Support Guidelines](#peer-support-guidelines) for additional clarity.

Wrap-Up

Summarize the session, reassuring students that help is always accessible. Encourage students to talk to someone if they or a friend ever need assistance.

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You Matter: Navigating Tough Times

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