Unit 6: Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness | Video
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Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness
MOTHER having a conversation on the phone
MOTHER: I wish I knew. Of course.
Well, it's just hard trying to balance it all.
Hang on a sec.
Listen, maybe I should call you back. Okay, bye.
DAUGHTER: (phone rings and DAUGHTER answers the phone) Hey you. Yeah...no. Well, I'm supposed to be studying for that stupid biology test, but I can't seem to find my notes.
Yes. I know she handed out the practice test like a week ago.
Well, it's not my fault I didn't get it in on time.
I had to take care of my little brother.
Yes, but if I don't get at least a B on this test then I'll get a C in the entire class and that will sabotage my GPA.
That's easy for you to say, Miss-I've-never-gotten-below-an-A-plus-in-my-entire-life.
I just think Mr. Harding hates me. He doesn't want me to go to college. That man is pure evil.
It's not my fault I didn't get that paper in on time.
I had strep throat for like, a week.
Hey, did Stacey Q. say anything else about what happened today? No. I don't care if I got invited to that party or not.
You didn't, did you? (groans) Whatever.
No. You can still go if you want to. (MOTHER calls her name) Yeah. Hang on. My mom's calling me. I'm studying, Mom!
Yes, I'm freaking out! How am I supposed to study without my notes? Yeah, I'm ticked about that, too.
It's not like I would be able to go to that party anyways. I have all those college application essays to figure out. I'll call you later if I haven't exploded. All right, bye.
MOTHER hears a scream
MOTHER: Is everything okay in here?
DAUGHTER: Not really.
MOTHER: You want to talk about it?
DAUGHTER: No...I don't know.
MOTHER: Well, maybe I can help. Ah, it's a long shot I know, but I was a teenager once, too, you know.
DAUGHTER: Yeah, maybe. Like a century ago.
MOTHER: I think that might be pushing it just a little bit.
DAUGHTER: Trust me. You have no idea what it's like. All the stuff I have to deal with.
MOTHER: So fill me in.
DAUGHTER: Well, let's start with the classes, which are almost impossible. And then college and gymnastics. It's just too much at once. And there's essays I have to finish next week. There's also these girls at school. I mean, they're nice and all...but I don't feel like I fit in. And to top it all off, I can't even find my biology notes for the test tomorrow!
MOTHER: You mean these notes?
DAUGHTER: Deep breaths. It will be all right.
DAUGHTER: All right. It's all right. You can do this.
MOTHER on the phone: Hey there. Sorry about that. A little teenage drama. Big test tomorrow.
You don't know what it's like raising a teenager. It's hard for both of us. I wish she'd just let me help her more.
I swear, sometimes I just want to pull my hair out.
Right. You're right. Deep breaths.
It will all be all right.
SPEAKER 1: Feeling stress is normal, but when you notice it starting to affect your mental and physical health, that's when you need to take action.
SPEAKER 2: Stressors can be major life-changing events such as moving to a new school or losing a loved one. Or minor things, like forgetting to finish an assignment, or having an argument with a friend.
SPEAKER 1: Regardless of what's causing your stress, it is important for you to learn effective strategies of how to manage it.
SPEAKER 2: If you're feeling stressed, talk to someone. A parent, sibling, teacher, or a friend. They can help you work through the problem.
SPEAKER 1: You can also exercise. Or watch a funny movie. Whatever you do, try to keep a positive attitude.
SPEAKER 2: So think about what you can do to help manage stress in your life. And while you're at it, consider these questions as well.