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MODULE 1   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Introduction to Mental Health and Mindfulness 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Reflection Journal: What Does Mental Health Mean to Me? 
Type: Writing Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 15 minutes 
What to do: 
1. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit with your journal or a piece of paper. 
2. At the top of the page, write today's date and the title: 'My Mental Health Snapshot'. 
3. Answer the following prompts in 3 –5 sentences each: 
4. How do you feel emotionally most days of the week? Describe using 3 emotion words. 
5. What activities make you feel calm, happy, or at peace? 
6. What situations tend to drain your energy or make you feel overwhelmed? 
7. Draw a simple 'mental health thermometer' — shade in how full your 'mental health tank' feels 
today (0% = very low, 100% = great). 
8. Share one sentence from your journal with a partner (optional). 
Reflection Questions: 
• What surprised you about your own answers? 
• What is one thing you could do this week to support your mental health? 
?  Teacher Tip: There are no right or wrong answers. This is your private space to be 
honest with yourself. 
 
Activity 2: Group Discussion: Myth vs. Fact Card Sort 
Type: Group Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 20 minutes 
What to do: 
9. In groups of 3 –4, receive a set of statement cards (provided by your teacher or written on slips 
of paper). 
10. Sort each card into one of two piles: MYTH or FACT. 
11. Example statements: 'Only weak people have mental health problems.' / 'Mental health affects 
everyone.' / 'You can always tell when someone has a mental illness.' / 'Talking about mental 
health makes it worse.' 
12. After sorting, discuss your choices and explain your reasoning. 
13. As a class, review the answers and discuss which myths are most common among young 
people. 
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MODULE 1   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Introduction to Mental Health and Mindfulness 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Reflection Journal: What Does Mental Health Mean to Me? 
Type: Writing Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 15 minutes 
What to do: 
1. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit with your journal or a piece of paper. 
2. At the top of the page, write today's date and the title: 'My Mental Health Snapshot'. 
3. Answer the following prompts in 3 –5 sentences each: 
4. How do you feel emotionally most days of the week? Describe using 3 emotion words. 
5. What activities make you feel calm, happy, or at peace? 
6. What situations tend to drain your energy or make you feel overwhelmed? 
7. Draw a simple 'mental health thermometer' — shade in how full your 'mental health tank' feels 
today (0% = very low, 100% = great). 
8. Share one sentence from your journal with a partner (optional). 
Reflection Questions: 
• What surprised you about your own answers? 
• What is one thing you could do this week to support your mental health? 
?  Teacher Tip: There are no right or wrong answers. This is your private space to be 
honest with yourself. 
 
Activity 2: Group Discussion: Myth vs. Fact Card Sort 
Type: Group Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 20 minutes 
What to do: 
9. In groups of 3 –4, receive a set of statement cards (provided by your teacher or written on slips 
of paper). 
10. Sort each card into one of two piles: MYTH or FACT. 
11. Example statements: 'Only weak people have mental health problems.' / 'Mental health affects 
everyone.' / 'You can always tell when someone has a mental illness.' / 'Talking about mental 
health makes it worse.' 
12. After sorting, discuss your choices and explain your reasoning. 
13. As a class, review the answers and discuss which myths are most common among young 
people. 
14. Write down 2 myths you previously believed and what the truth is. 
Reflection Questions: 
• Why do myths about mental health persist? 
• How can you help correct misinformation in your school or community? 
?  Teacher Tip: Challenging myths is one of the most powerful ways to reduce stigma 
around mental health. 
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health and Mindfulness  ·  Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students  ·  Guided Practice 
Activities