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Match the expressions with their translations.
a) good and bad things happen to me
b) excessive expectations
c) stressful situations
2. I was down in the dumps last week.
a) was mindful
b) was feeling low
c) sought support
3. You should try to hone your skills. It will be very beneficial.
a) apply your skills
b) reflect on your skills
c) improve your skills
4. When you develop your curiosity, you improve your mental well-being.
a) want to learn something
b) are kind
c) shift your attention
5. I don’t like the fact that he’s so judgemental. It makes me feel worse.
a) resilient
b) critical
c) mindful
Answer the questions below. Write 2–3 sentences to each question.
What mental problems do teeenagers suffer from? How do they behave?
What factors influence our mental health? Which is the most important? Why?
What are the best ways of dealing with mental health problems?
You want to organise a Mental Health Day at your school. Write a post on your school blog in which:
write what mental health problem is the most dangerous for teenagers and why;
present factors which may influence this mental health problem;
justify why it is a good idea to organise a Mental Health Day at your school;
inform the readers how you deal with the stresses of everyday life.
Sign as XYZ. Your blog post should be 100–150 words long.