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Lesson 4 of 5
Mental Health Awareness
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 4.4 develops the Task 2 cause-and-effect essay on mental-health awareness.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a clear cause/effect essay
- Use cause language accurately
- Write developed topic sentences
Focus
Framework · Cause & effect
4-paragraph plan
01
Intro
Paraphrase + outline (causes + effects).
02
Body 1
2 main causes.
03
Body 2
2 main effects.
04
Conclusion
Summarise + brief recommendation.
stem from
originate in
give rise to
cause
be attributable to
be caused by
result in
lead to
Focus
Example · Mental-health awareness
Example · Prompt
In many countries, the number of people reporting mental-health problems is rising. What are the main causes, and what effects can this have on society?
Body 1 — causes
Topic sentence
The recent rise in reported mental-health problems can be attributed to two main causes: greater social acceptance and mounting modern pressures.
Cause 1
Firstly, reduced stigma means more people now feel able to seek a diagnosis they would once have hidden.
Cause 2
Secondly, longer working hours and constant digital connectivity have given rise to unprecedented levels of chronic stress.
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic register on health
psychosocial factors
mental + social influences
intervention
action to improve a situation
longitudinal data
data tracked over time
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Two causes, two effects — never more than the reader can follow.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Full essay
Write the full essay in 40 minutes.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Cause/effect = mapping is everything.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.