Purpose
To show students that everyday small actions and interactions can have a BIG impact when it comes to our mental health and those around us.
Objective
To help students identify ways that they already practice mental health leadership, and explore new ways to incorporate those practices into their everyday lives.
Instructor directions
This activity can be completed in two ways: individual-led or group-led.
Individual-led
Read the directions of the activity, and give students 5-10 minutes to complete each part.
Optional: After the activity is finished, you can have students share out by turning and talking to a neighbor or by having students raise their hands to share their responses with the class.
Group-led
Instead of having students complete the activity independently, you can make it a group-led activity. For example, you can read each action on the list and ask students to raise their hands if this is something they have done. You could also get them moving by having them step into a circle or stand in a line if the action applies to them. You can then use the questions from the activity to guide a group discussion, rather than having students write individual responses and reflections.
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