Overview

The Mental Health Minute is a practical, easy-to-use resource designed to equip middle school educators with engaging, age-appropriate lesson prompts and discussion guides that support student well-being. Each of these 35 lessons is paired with a short video that introduces the topic in a relatable, student-friendly way and assists teachers in launch and delivery with minimal preparation. In addition to encouraging social-emotional awareness, this book supports students in developing essential life skills to help them navigate real-world challenges, from friendships and boundaries to anxiety, stress, and decision-making. Through these brief, approachable strategies, middle school teachers will be guided to spend time each day—whether just a few minutes or an integrated hour-long lesson—fostering their students’ self-awareness, emotional literacy, resilience, and deeper understanding of personal well-being, without needing a counseling degree or prior mental health training.

Full Product Details

Author:   Heather Lynn Miller
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041145998

ISBN 10:   1041145993
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   27 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available  
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Table of Contents

FOUNDATIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH 1. What Is Mental Health? Understanding and Promoting Mental Health 2. Well-Being Is Attainable – Strategies for Growth and Resilience COMMUNITY WELLBEING 3. Climate and Culture- Understand and Shaping Environments 4. The Power of Belonging- Creating Inclusive Environments 5. Managing Emotions Together/ Co-Regulation 6. Social Discipline Window 7. Mattering – Feeling Valued and Adding Value 8. Connection- Building Meaningful Relationships 9. Building a Collaborate Environment– Co-Creating Expectations 10. Trauma Informed Communication 11. The Power of Circles (1 and 2) 12. Fair Process – Building Trust in Decision-Making 13. The Power of Levity FOUNDATIONS OF MINDSET 14. Understanding Neuroplasticity – How Our Brains Can Change and Grow 15. The Power of Levity (2 versions and two placements, need to choose one)– Using Humor to Build Resilience and Connection 16. Developing a Growth Mindset – The Power of Hard Work and Perseverance 17. Challenging Limiting Beliefs – Shaping a Growth Mindset 18. Trait vs. State – Managing Emotions for Growth 19. Avoiding Decision Fatigue – Strategies for Making Better Choices EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT 20. Coping Choices 21. Practicing Gratitude – A Simple Strategy for Well-Being 22. Name It to Tame It – Managing Emotions for Well-Being 23. Three Big Emotions – Using the EARS Strategy 24. Stop and Strategize – ""Don't Flip Your Lid"" 25. Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn – Understanding Stress Responses 26. The Circle of Control – Managing Stress and Focusing on What We Can Change 27. Self-Care vs. Self-Help – Strategies for Well-Being POSITIVE THINKING AND RESILIENCE 28. Savoring What Went Well – Shifting Mindset Toward Empowerment 29. DNA Overcoming Confirmation Bias – Shifting Perspectives for Positive Change 30. Shifting Our Self-Talk – Developing Positive Internal Dialogue 31. Explanatory Style – Shifting Mindset for Resilience and Growth 32. Experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth – Finding Strength in Adversity 33. Leveraging Positive Experiences – The Power of Positive and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs) 34. Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Resilience 35. Increasing Hope Through Nature – The Power of Hope and Nature 36. The Power of Movement – How Exercise Builds Hope and Mental Well-Being 37. Increasing Hope Through Goal Setting COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS 38. Self-Awareness 39. Bridging Conversations – Connecting Through Understanding 40. LASER Strategies for Bridging Conversations and Reducing Anxiety 41. Listening Deeply – The Foundation for Meaningful Conversations 42. Asking Wisely – Using Curiosity to Build Bridges 43. Speaking Empathetically - Building Bridges in Conversation 44. Establishing Common Ground – Building Bridges in Conversations 45. Responding Rather Than Reacting ASSERTIVENESS AND BOUNDARIES 46. Setting Boundaries – Building Healthy Relationships & Self-Respect 47. Affective Communication – Expressing Feelings and Needs Respectfully 48. Assertive Communication – Advocating for Yourself with Confidence

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Heather Lynn Miller is Founder and CEO of the School Care Team, a nonprofit organization in which she leads efforts to support student well-being and mental health, prevent suicide, and sustain educational success.

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