Emotional and Physical Health
Be knowledgeable about how to keep yourself healthy, emotionally and physically.
Feeling the full range of human emotions is part of everyday life. Sadness, anger and anxiety are normal and appropriate responses to certain circumstances, just as calm, joy and excitement are. The trick is to feel the right emotion, in the right way, at the right time, towards the right situation, for the right reasons. It may well be that difficult or unpleasant emotions are there for a good reason and our job is to understand why they are there, even if this may be difficult to accept at times. Our emotions and moods can be directly affected by what we choose to think, say and do. Learning to regulate our emotions is an important human skill.
Ask for help.
Sometimes, low mood can be persistent, despite our best efforts. You are not on your own and there is lots of help to call upon. Trusted friends, and teachers, can often help you through difficult times. In addition, the school provides access to a counselling service for students. The NHS can also provide help through appointments with your GP, who can refer you to get the right help.
