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1、Unit 6Psychological HealthFamous Quote The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin (1706 1790): One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As a noted polymath, Franklin was a leading auth
2、or and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, soldier, and diplomat. He helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists;
3、as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity.Unit Overview Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problem
4、s, not only physically but also psychologically. In this unit, students will be introduced to the importance of psychological health and ways to achieve it through listening, watching and reading. Various activities will inspire the students to talk about ways to cope with stress and to be happy by
5、using the words and expressions in this unit. And finally, they will conduct a poll on “Stress on Campus” with their peers. In this unit, you willl get to know ways to deal with stress that comes from stressful situations, different life periods and difficult people through listening, watching and r
6、eadingl talk about the impact of stress on your physical and especially mental health, and the ways to deal with stress through guided activitiesl conduct a poll on “Stress on Campus” with your peersl pick up useful words and expressions l learn to reflect on your own learning and comment on that of
7、 your peersl learn to think independently, critically and creativelyBackground InformationModern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress isnt always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform
8、under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when youre constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger- whether its real or imagined-
9、 the bodys defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is the bodys way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can s
10、ave your life giving you extra strength to defend yourself, for example, or spurring you to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. The stress response also helps you rise to meet challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when youre
11、 attempting the game-winning free throw, or drives you to study for an exam when youd rather be watching TV.But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life. Effects of ch
12、ronic stressThe body doesnt distinguish between physical and psychological threats. When youre stressed over a busy schedule, an argument with a friend, a traffic jam, or a mountain of bills, your body reacts just as strongly as if you were facing a life-or-death situation. If you have a lot of resp
13、onsibilities and worries, your emergency stress response may be “on” most of the time. The more your bodys stress system is activated, the easier it is to trip and the harder it is to shut off. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every sys
14、tem in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression. Many health problems
15、are caused or exacerbated by stress, including:l Pain of any kind l Heart disease l Digestive problems l Sleep problems l Depression l Obesity l Autoimmune diseases l Skin conditions, such as eczema Topic Preview1. Read the passage on Page X and learn useful expressions related to the relationship b
16、etween healthy mind and healthy body. 2. Log on line and search for information concerning the importance of psychological health and some kinds of psychological health problems. Lesson One Lead inTask 1Describing the PictureTeaching Tips1. This task is designed to prepare students for the topic “stressful situations”. 2. Ask students to describe the picture with their peers
