Thanks to this unhealthy atmosphere, it’s no wonder that more than 25 percent of teens ages 13 to 18 have a diagnosable1 anxiety disorder at some point, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Even those who aren’t struggling with a disorder often still have trouble getting through the painfully long school day. With only a few hurried minutes between classes, we get worn out, and it becomes increasingly hard to pay attention the longer we sit at our desks.

“A break during the school day would benefit everyone.”Ryan Nguyen, a high school sophomore in MassachusettsWe need a break! Ask a teen about their day, and they’ll likely give you a long list of classes, extracurricular activities, and schoolwork. I’ve witnessed so much anxiety related to these hectic schedules: students pulling the fire alarm during midyear exams, kids sobbing in class, and even a girl fainting during a test. With today’s intense pressure to succeed, many teens are pushed to take on too many responsibilities at the expense of sleep, exercise, and free time.Thanks to this unhealthy atmosphere, it’s no wonder that more than 25 percent of teens ages 13 to 18 have a diagnosable1 anxiety disorder at some point, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Even those who aren’t struggling with a disorder often still have trouble getting through the painfully long school day. With only a few hurried minutes between classes, we get worn out, and it becomes increasingly hard to pay attention the longer we sit at our desks.

Identify TWO symptoms of mental health conditions among teenagers in a school setting.

Read the website article from an ezine for teenagers. Choose the best word or phrase, A, B, C, or D, for each numbered space.            As a teenager, it is common to become stressed due to the amount of schoolwork, family problems, social issues, and personal worries. However, if you can stop feeling stressed, you will feel better in your brain as well as in your body. The good news is that there are a number of ways for teenagers to (1) _______ stress.           Have a healthy lifestyle! It is the first thing to do to reduce stress. This includes regular exercise, healthy eating, and (2) _______ sleep. Physical activity changes the way your body works. In addition, eating a balanced diet and getting enough rest helps your body to work better and keep up your energy levels.          Next, you need to have some ways to deal with stress. This can include practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or yoga. Take breaks from situations in which you become stressed. Go and do a hobby for a short time that makes you feel good, because that will change your (3) _______.          Another thing which works well is talking about a problem with a friend or a member of your family. But choose the person carefully! It must be someone who has the (4) _______  to listen and not to judge your actions.          Finally, think about the situations which make you stressed and, if possible, (5) _______  those situations. For example, if you become stressed because you are sometimes late handing in schoolwork, make a schedule when you are given the work and follow it carefully.Question 30.(1)A.succeedB.dealC.manageD.achieveQuestion 31.(2)A.enoughB.lotC.manyD.muchQuestion 32.(3)A.lifeB.bodyC.hairD.moodQuestion 33.(4)A.abilityB.intelligenceC.comprehensionD.skillQuestion 34.(5)A.put offB.go roundC.escapeD.avoid

Which of the following statements about anxiety-related disorders is correct?Group of answer choicesA student who experiences worry about final exams every semester may have generalized anxiety disorder.An Iraq War veteran who experienced panic attacks twice should be diagnosed with panic disorder.Individuals with social anxiety disorder are still able to calmly handle simple social tasks, such as a self-introduction at a party.Adults with anxiety disorders usually have the ability to think realistically.

Everyone experiences some anxiety, while some may experience low levels and others very high levels. There is an optimal level of anxiety though that can benefit us, as long as it does not go too low or too high as this can lead to impairment. Group of answer choicesTrue Flase