Unit 3 Understanding Yourself and Others

Health Inventory

Increase your awareness of your own health and your commitment to it by completing a Health Inventory and Personal Wellness Contract.

Web Links

Chapter 7, Lesson 3
LOL to Good Health
http://library.thinkquest.org/25500/index2.htm
What affect does laughing have on your body? The next time you feel down or stressed, try reading a comic strip or a funny book and see if you feel better. Is laughter the best medicine against daily stress? List some other ways you can relieve stress.

Stress
http://www.mindspring.com/~wholistic/teens_stress.html
What is the difference between good and bad forms of stress? How much stress is too much? Create a poster illustrating some of the stress management tips discussed on this site.

Chapter 7, Lesson 4
American Music Therapy Association
http://www.musictherapy.org/
You have read about how music can offer relief from mental and emotional problems. click on the FAQs at this site to find out how a healthy person can benefit from music therapy. Who is qualified to practice music therapy? What are some misconceptions about this type of therapy?

NIMH: Let's Talk About Depression
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depressionmenu.cfm
Did you know that about 4 out of 100 teens get seriously depressed each year? Visit this Web site to learn about depression, including signs and symptoms, myths and facts, and sources of help. Create a public service announcement for teens that emphasizes the importance of seeking help for depression.

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