Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 2
Common Human Diseases
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Common Human Diseases
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Subject: Physical Education Health Elective
Class: SHS 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 13
Grade code: 2.1.3.LI.2
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 3
Content standard code: 2.1.3.CS.1
Indicator code: 2.1.3.LI.2
Theme: Health Education
Subtheme: Common Human Diseases
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Welcome, students. Today, we move from discussing diseases that affect our bodies, like malaria or cholera, to a very important type of health that affects our minds and feelings: Mental and Emotional Health. In Ghana, as young people preparing for the WASSCE and facing pressures from family, friends, and social media, understanding how to keep your mind healthy is just as crucial as keeping your body healthy. A healthy mind helps you learn better, build good relationships, and cope with life's challenges. This lesson will equip you with practical knowledge about the factors that build and protect your mental well-being, helping you to thrive, not just survive.
What are Mental and Emotional Health?
Many people think mental health just means the absence of "madness". This is incorrect and contributes to stigma. Mental Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. *In simple terms:* It's not just about not being sick; it's about feeling good, functioning well in your daily life (at school, at home), and feeling connected to others. Emotional Health: This is a key part of mental health. It is the ability to understand, manage, and express the emotions you feel in a healthy and constructive way. It means you are aware of your feelings (like anger, sadness, joy) and can handle them without being overwhelmed. *Example:* Feeling sad after losing a school football match is normal. Emotional health is about allowing yourself to feel sad, talking about it with a friend, and not letting that sadness stop you from going to class or eating for the next three days.
These two are interconnected. You cannot have good mental health without good emotional health.
Factors That Promote Positive Mental and Emotional Health