Wellbeing & Mental Health
Topics: You & adolescence Managing your emotions Managing stress You & your money You & your future
Becoming an Adult Many changes happen to the human body between the ages 10-19. These changes can be intellectual, social, physical and psychological.
Rights Rights are things that you are entitled to do or have (morally or legally)
Teenagers rights (some of them) -
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To have privacy and a room To choose what they do that day Make their own decisions Choose their opinions
Parents rights (some of them) -
Ground you as a punishment Be present when you see a doctor Choose which school you go to
Problems with Parents Resolving differences can cause conflict between you and your parents is to say how you expect them to behave and how they expect you to behave.
Who’s responsible? How much do you do for yourself? Teenagers often complain that their parents won’t let them control their own lives. Then they complain when things aren’t done for them. Video:
Being Responsible Teenagers face many choices. It’s important to make informed, safe & healthy decisions. By showing responsibility, it will demonstrate that you can have more freedom and independence in the future.
Take control of your life When you become a independent adult and move out and life your own life, you will need to do things for yourself. This includes cooking, and washing & ironing your clothes. You will also need to manage your money. This means no overspending, don’t ask for loans that you can’t pay back and work out your expenses. Video:
Dealing with Anger Anger is feeling a strong annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Often people that are angry have a loss of control. This can make you behave in a emotional, rational way.
What to do when you get angry Normally, when somebody is angry they get into a argument with a other person. If you have lost your temper, your are more likely to say things you don’t mean and don’t properly respond to what is going on. Its best to stop the argument and calm down, then continue the discussion later. Video:
Jealousy Jealous is a negative emotion which we can feel in a lot of situations. Jealousy can include feelings of insecurity, concern and envy. It can include fear of missing out because you don’t have what others have or you compare yourself to other people.
Protecting yourself against jealousy There are several ways to protect yourself against jealousy. Here are some of the ways to protect yourself.
Dealing with Fear Dealing with phobias Normally when you have a phobia is to recognise how your thinks about the situation. We normally imagine all sorts of situations that could happen. Normally to stop fear of phobias people expose themselves to their phobia more and more.
After a panic attack or feeling frightened After feeling frightened or having a panic attack, you can learn from what happened. This video is about different types of fear.
Signs of Stress The mental signs of stress -
Being unable to concentrate Avoiding big crowds & loud noises Making silly mistakes Remembering stressful situations Having gaps of memories Having a negative attitude towards yourself Confusion about what’s happening
The emotional signs of stress Having short temper Being impatient Crying for no reason Irritability with the world Unable to deal with other people Feeling negative for no reason Constantly worrying Being oversensitive Finding it difficult to manage emotions Feel like you never get a break Feeling emotionally drained. Video:
What Stresses You? Pros & cons of stress Without stress we would be really relaxed. For example towards exams, we wouldn’t do any revision if we didn’t stress. This lets us perform at our best. While stress can be useful it can also be emotionally draining.
People that can cause you stress -
Teachers Best friends Peer groups SIblings Strangers Parents People who criticise you Yourself
Coping with Stress Long-term effects of stress Stress can lead to a range of problems. Physically, stress can limit people's growth, which can cause heart disease and lower their immune system. Mentally & emotional, stress can lead to depression, delusions and anxiety. There are strong links between stress and illnesses.
Study skills Students often need to develop on study skills. It is very important to study, research, learn, remember information and avoid stress while doing it. This video will show some study skills
You & the Bank Keeping your bank account safe In the past few years, bank fraud has become more of the problem in the UK. This is when criminals try to steal money from peoples bank accounts.
Here is a video about what the bank is
Saving and Borrowing It is a good idea to money. Normally, people save money for a specific reason, such as videos games, electronics, books, etc. People may save up to buy other people a present. There are many ways to save money. Each has their own pros and cons.
Why would people borrow money? Sometimes people may want to borrow money. Young people won’t be able to get a credit card until their 18. However, people can borrow money from their parents. It is important that when you borrow money you give it back. This video is about borrowing money.
GCSE Choices Making the right decision Thinking about making good and bad choices you have made in the past can help you to make the right ones in the future.
Changing subjects Some people need to change subject choices. If so, it is better to do it early on, instead of continuing with a subject you don’t like. One way to check this is to close your eyes and think about it.