Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False or Not Stated.
Mental health
If your arm or leg hurts, you see a doctor. Simple. But if your mind is where the pain is, what do you do? People rarely talk about mental health problems because there is still a lot of stigma around it. However, mental health problems are actually very common, affecting about 13 per cent of people aged between 10 and 19 around the world. In a class of 30 students, that's about four people.
School life isn't always easy. Exams are stressful, lessons can be hard and it's also hard to make good friends sometimes. Schools can help, though — for example, by giving you extra help with your learning or by planning social activities where students can meet others and make new friends. If you don't feel good at school, talk to a teacher you trust.
Most people know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's good for your mental health too? Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Why not exercise by going for a walk in the park or countryside? Spending time in nature also makes people relaxed and reduces stress.
Your diet can also change how you feel. If you eat a lot of crisps, cake, chocolate, etc., your blood sugar will rise and fall, which could make you feel angry or tired. You should eat enough vegetables and fruit, or you may miss nutrients that your body and brain need to make you feel well. Drink enough water too — otherwise, it's difficult to think clearly.
Social media can be interesting and inspiring, but also annoying and stressful. Remember that people's messages and photos are only the things that they want to show you — they don't show you their bad days or worries. Always stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant, and check how long you spend online and keep it under control so that you enjoy your offline time too!
- Группы
- True
- False
- Not Stated
- Варианты
- People talk about their mental health problems very seldom.
- It's very easy to stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant.
- Most students discuss their mental problems with people they love.
- It's really important to keep social media under control, so that you can enjoy your offline life.
- At school students can meet others with similar interests and make new friends.
- Your diet doesn't influence your mental health.
- Regular exercises can hardly improve your state of mind.