Lesson Plan

Breaking the Silence Lesson Plan

Students will understand the concept of stigma, recognize its effects on mental health, and identify strategies to challenge stigma in their communities.

By learning about stigma and its impact on mental health, students become empowered to foster a supportive, understanding environment both in and out of school.

Audience

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Definitions

10 minutes

Step 2

Exploring the Impact

15 minutes

Step 3

Challenging Stigma

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Breaking the Silence

Introduce the lesson and set the stage for understanding stigma and its impact on mental health. Emphasize that the session is interactive and encourages discussion.

What Is Stigma?

Discuss the concept of stigma. Ask students for examples and provide a clear definition of the term. Link this discussion to how stigma relates to mental health.

The Impact of Stigma

Provide real-life scenarios that illustrate the impact of stigma on individuals and communities. This slide supports small-group discussions where students analyze these scenarios.

Challenging Stigma

Facilitate a discussion on strategies to overcome and challenge stigma. Encourage students to offer their own ideas and share actionable steps.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Wrap-up the session by asking students to reflect on what they've learned and how they might apply these insights. Provide prompts for a brief written reflection and a group discussion.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Breaking the Silence

Kerry Robinson

Tier 1
For Districts