Can we do more to help ourselves? Although young people are less happy than ever before, following these five simple steps can help towards reducing depression and anxiety.
Top tips to put your mental health first
Take charge: Learning to manage your mental health can help you to feel happier, handle tough emotions, focus better in school, and build strong relationships with family and friends. Comprehension quiz
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What are endorphins?
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Which word is the closest synonym for “despair”?
A: Hope
B: Joy
C: Misery
D: Comfort
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According to the UN-commissioned report, which age group is the least happy?
A: People over 60
B: People under 45
C: People between 45 and 55
D: Teenagers and children
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What does the article suggest is more beneficial for health outcomes than socialising online?
A: Reading a book
B: Meditating
C: Socialising in person
D: Watching a nature documentary
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What action do scientists recommend to help cut the habit of “doomscrolling”?
A: Deleting all social media accounts
B: Keeping bedrooms phone free
C: Only checking news websites once a day
D: Only using the phone for work or study
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Which of the five tips do you think would be the most difficult for young people to follow, and why?
Answers
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1: Substances in the brain that reduce pain and cause feelings of pleasure, 2: C, 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6: Your views!
1: Substances in the brain that reduce pain and cause feelings of pleasure, 2: C, 3: B, 4: C, 5: B, 6: Your views!
Glossary
United Nations - An international organisation focused on keeping peace. Its refugee agency, the UNHCR, aims to assist refugees around the world.
Despair - The complete loss of hope.
Endorphins - A group of hormones produced by the body to cope with pain or stress.
Chronic - A condition which recurs over time, or lasts for several years.