Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Equip parents with the skills to recognize signs of depression and anxiety in teens for early intervention.

Understanding early signs of mental health issues enables families to seek timely help and support, promoting better outcomes for teens.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Presentation

20 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity and Game

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Spotting the Signs: A Parent's Guide to Teen Mental Health

This is the title slide. Introduce yourself and the session objectives in both English and Spanish. Emphasize the importance of recognizing mental health issues in teens.

Introduction / Introducción

Use this slide to set the context. Explain why early identification of mental health issues matters. Mention that the session will be bilingual.

Recognizing Depression / Reconociendo la Depresión

Detail the key signs of depression. Mention that these signs might present differently in each teen and they are not a diagnosis but indicators to be aware of.

Recognizing Anxiety / Reconociendo la Ansiedad

Explain the signs of anxiety in teenagers, including behavioral and physical symptoms. Encourage parents to observe context and frequency.

Supporting Your Teen / Apoyando a Tu Adolescente

Outline actionable steps and resources for parents. Emphasize that seeking help early is important, and include tips that apply to both languages.

Discussion & Q&A / Discusión y Preguntas

Wrap up the session and invite discussion. Encourage parents to share experiences or ask questions in their preferred language.

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Script

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Spotting the Signs: A Parent's Guide to Teen Mental Health

Suani Lopez

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