Take care of your mental health (P20)

石家庄二中实验学校  王莹莹

Lead-in 
At the beginning of 2020...
 

Because of the lockdowns, transportation bans and quarantines measures, millions of people are facing fear, anxiety and depression. 

Do you have any mental health problems? 
Do the following survey.
 

If you answered YES, more than three times you could be facing a mental health problem. 

While-reading
How do we treat mental health problems? 

Para.2~5
Read and Answer
1. Who can call the hotline to get psychological support?
2. Why is it important to keep a stable mind during the coronavirus epidemic?
  
Para.6~7
________ and ________ have also offered support to those dealing with mental health problems. 
Key：Online platforms, social media

Para.6~7
Q: What can we conclude from Paul Yin’s words?
A. Counseling services help people to stay positive.
B. It takes a long time to rid people of their anxiety. 
C. It is helpful for anxious people to talk with each other.
D. Various communication methods are needed in the counseling process. 

Key: A

Post-reading
What else can we do to keep our minds healthy during the coronavirus epidemic? 
Balance your work and rest properly to enrich our lives.
Pay attention to official news and ignore the rumors.
Communicate with family or friends to relieve bad moods.

Treat your mind well, and your body will follow. 

Grammar focus
1. Depending on your location, you can call one of these 24-hour hotlines for psychological support and general advice if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression or panic attacks – no matter whether you’re a patient, medical worker or just someone stuck at home.
分析 : 
① 本句的主干为:you can call one of these 24-hour hotlines；
② depending on ...作条件状语；
③ if引导条件状语从句；
④ no matter whether引导让步状语从句。

2. “People are scared, their lives are being interrupted, so to have a voice that helps to reassure them and calm them and kind of guide them through this process can be very helpful,” Paul Yin, a psychologist in Beijing, said.
分析：
① 本句的主句是：People are scared, their lives are being interrupted；
② so引导结果状语从句，该从句的主语是 to have a voice，谓语为can be very helpful；
③that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a voice。