Mental health: why is it
important?
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Task 1. Warm-up
Look at the quote. Do you agree with it? Why/why not? How do
you think this quote is connected with mental health?
«You don’t have to be positive all the
time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad,
angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared,
or anxious. Having feelings doesn’t
make you a ‘negative person.’ It
makes you human.» ― Lori Deschene Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
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Task 2. Lead-in
Discuss the questions in pairs.
1.
What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘mental health’ or
‘psychology’?
2.
What do you do to maintain or improve your mental health?
3.
Are you worried about the mental health of anyone you know?
4.
Is mental health more important than physical health?
5.
Have you ever taken a psychological test? (If so) What was your impression of it? Were the results accurate?
(If not) Would you like to?
6.
Have you ever been to a session with a psychologist? (If not) Have you
ever considered it? Many people don’t go to a psychologist, because they
are ashamed and they think their friends will consider them crazy. What’s
your opinion on it? 7.
How comfortable are you talking about your feelings and emotions?
8.
What do you do to improve your mood when you're angry or sad?
Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
Photos taken from Unsplash.com
Task 3
A.
What can you do to improve your mental
health? B. Watch the video and compare it with your
options. With which tips do you agree?
Why/why not? Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
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Task 4
Watch the video again and choose the right answers.
Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
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Task 5
Spin the wheel and answer the questions.
What kind of situation would make you ...
… feel jealous?
… get nervous?
… feel worried?
… shake with fear?
… feel excited?
… feel relieved?
… become devoid of any emotion?
Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
Photos taken from Unsplash.com
Task 6
Choose a card and read the problem. Discuss possible solutions.
1. I work too much and feel stressed and worried right now.
How can I release this stress?
2.
One of my friends has depression. I advised him to go to a
psychologist but he does not want to. How can I persuade
him to do it?
3.
I start crying when people talk about poverty and war. I can’t
control my emotions. 4.
Sometimes, my emotions are all mixed up, and I can't say how
I feel about stuff. Is there a way I could deal with that?
5.
I work from home, so I find it hard to switch between "work
mode" and "home mode". What can I do to make it easier?
Created by Veronika Avetisyan for Skyteach, 2022©
Photos taken from Unsplash.com
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