8th Grade Health
Chapter 4 Mental and Emotional Problems
Lesson 1
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is a disorder? Use this term in an original sentence. 2. List - Name two mood disorders, describe each. 3. Recall - What are the five types of anxiety disorders? Thinking Critically 4. Synthesize - Look back at the myths about mental illness that opened the lesson. What do you think is a negative consequence of spreading these myths? 5. Evaluate - Carl had worked hard on his entry for the school science fair. He was sad when he did not win an award for his project. Do you think Carl was experiencing major depression? Explain your answer. Lesson 2 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - What is suicide? Use this term in an original sentence. 2. Give Examples - Give two examples of actions or behaviors that suggest that a teen might be thinking about suicide. 3. Recall - What are some causes of teen suicide? Thinking Critically 4. Synthesize - Barbara's parents are getting divorced and selling the home she has lived in all her life. Barbara feels like her life is crumbling. What kind of support can you give Barbara? 5. Apply - Larry's friend Pete has been very down since his father's death. Lately, Pete seems to be better. However, he has offered Larry his skateboard and his best jacket. Should Larry be concerned about his friend? |
Lesson 3
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary - Define family therapy. 2. Identify - Name several different types of therapy settings used in treating mental and emotional problems. 3. Recall - How do current medications work to treat mental and emotional problems? Thinking Critically 4. Evaluate - Ernesto has been feeling sad every day for the last two weeks and he doesn't know why. What should he do? 5. Analyze - What factors might influence which type of mental health provider a person chooses? |