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When you need help. (mental well-being).(health)(Brief Article)

Staying Healthy 6, a Weekly Reader publication

| January 01, 1994 | COPYRIGHT 1994 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Are tests and homework making you too nervous to do your best? Is peer pressure pushing you to make unhealthful choices? Are you dealing with more stress than you think you can handle?

If so, it's time to get help.

Getting help begins with talking about your problem. Find a friend or an adult you trust and ask, "May I talk with you?"

Find a quiet, private place to talk. Tell the person what's bothering you. Explain how you feel about the problem and that you need help dealing with it.

Circles of Help

Break into small groups. Have each group choose a particular problem commonly facing young people. Write it above. Each member of the group lists as many sources as he or she can for getting help or information about the problem. A source can be a family member, school counselor, family doctor, or scout leader. Or it can be a hot line, ...

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