Psychology : Semester I : Stress and Mental Illness

Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |  Section 2  |   Section 3 | Section 4

Psychology : Stress and Mental Illness : Introduction Have you ever felt that that you had way too much to do and didn’t know where to begin?   Have you ever felt that the clock was more of an enemy than a friend?  Not to worry! What you were experiencing was something called stress. We have all felt the effects of stress from time to time. The majority of the times we can, with the help of friends and family, find ways to cope and work our way out of that situation.  Some people have a harder time doing that or lack the coping mechanisms to relieve the stress and end up ill. A primary response to stress is physical illness but psychological effects can also set in. Another area of illness that has an effect on society is mental illness and the treatments that prevail. Unfortunately mental illness is a problem that is not decreasing in occurrence and it is a serious situation facing society and the families of the mentally ill. Objectives Upon completing this unit, students will: understand what stress is and its effects understand the difference between good and bad stress understand and be able to use coping mechanisms understand the difference between normal and abnormal health understand what mental illness is and its effects understand the mental illnesses that affect society today understand the history of mental illness understand the treatment options available POINT VALUES: Discussions 10 pts Quizzes 10 pts Assignments 20 pts Unit Tests 50 pts CHECK LIST Title Location Points Complete? Discussion 5-1 Discussions 10   Assignment 5-1 Dropbox 20   Discussion 5-2 Discussions 10   Assignment 5-2 Dropbox 20   Quiz 5.1 Quizzes 10   Discussion 5-3 Discussions 10   Assignment 5-3 Dropbox 20   Discussion 5-4 Discussions 10   Assignment 5-4 Dropbox 20   Unit Exam Quizzes 50   Final Exam Quizzes 70   Let's get started!

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