Making connections to our learning from the semester, the question you are to answer is:
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON EQUIPPING YOURSELF WITH THE TOOLS YOU NEED
TO BE THE BEST YOU, YOU CAN BE?
must include a minimum of two paragraphs for each of the topics below.
CONTENT TO CONSIDER:
NUTRITION / HEALTHY EATING
Think about the following connections between our environment, nutrition and your daily choices:
food choices we make on a daily basis and what are the factors that influence these choices
what impact do these choices have on you, short term and long term
what are some factors that you cannot control related to healthy eating
MENTAL HEALTH and STIGMA
Think about the following connections between stress, mental health and stigma.
how can we identify our own attitudes and judgments and support others when dealing with mental health issues/mental illness
what are some practical strategies one could use for themselves or others to promote and maintain mental health
reference two supports within your community that can support yourself and others when dealing with mental health issues
Make connections to specific activities that we did this semester that helped with your mental health
RISKY BEHAVIOURS
Think about stress, substance use, and/or peer pressure and relate to risky behaviours
what risk factors/behaviours are adolescents more likely to engage in under stressful situations
discuss the connection between stress and the use of substance use (medications, drugs, and other substances)
how can this develop into habitual behaviour
what can you do to help yourself or others avoid/or overcome substance abuse and addictions
what impact on others is associated with the risky behaviours of teens