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Mental health

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: MENTAL HEALTH

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define mental health

II.) Identify the types of mental health issues

III.) Identify the ways to treat mental illness.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of mental health and identify the types of mental health issues.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the ways of treating mental health

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel, and act, and it plays a crucial role in determining how they handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions.

Types of mental health issues

There are various types of mental health issues, each with distinct characteristics and symptoms. Some of the most common types include:

  1. Anxiety Disorders: These include conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias.
  2. Mood Disorders: These include depression, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymic disorder. Symptoms can range from persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities (depression) to extreme mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression) in bipolar disorder.
  3. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder.
  4. Psychotic Disorders: Such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning.
  5. Personality Disorders: These include borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.

Mental health treatment

Treatment for mental health issues can vary depending on the specific condition and individual needs. Here are five common approaches:

  1. Psychotherapy: Also known as talk therapy, this involves working with a mental health professional to address emotional and psychological issues.
  2. Medication: Psychotropic medications can be prescribed to manage symptoms of various mental health disorders. Common types include antidepressants, antianxiety medications, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.
  3. Lifestyle Changes: Adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantly impact mental health. This includes regular exercise, a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, and stress management techniques like mindfulness or yoga.
  4. Support Groups and Peer Support: Joining support groups allows individuals to share experiences and receive support from others with similar challenges.

EVALUATION: 1. Define mental health.

  1. Identify the types of metal health issues
  2. Mention 4 ways to treat mental health issues.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively