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Medical Corner

Taking Care of

Your Mind and

Body at School

Mind Matters: Protecting
chool life can be exciting, busy,
and full of growth — but it can Your Mental Health
S also be a little stressful at times.
Feeling anxious before a test or overwhelmed
Between lessons, exams, friendships,
by deadlines is normal, but when stress
and extracurricular activities, it’s easy
builds up, it can affect your sleep, appetite,
to forget that your mind and body need
and focus.
care just as much as your grades do.

Try this:
At Regent Secondary School, we
• Pause to breathe — take a slow breath in
believe health isn’t just about avoiding
for four counts, hold for two, and exhale
illness — it’s about thriving. Here are a
for six. Repeat three times.
few ways students and staff can keep
well, stay balanced, and bring their • Talk it out — whether with a trusted

best selves to each day. teacher, friend, or the school nurse, sharing
how you feel helps lighten the load.

• Unplug sometimes — social media can
be fun, but constant scrolling can affect
your mood. Give yourself screen-free
moments to recharge.

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