Your health
Your body
Don't get stressed out about yourself and who you are. Humans come in all shapes and sizes:
- Tall, Short, Round, Thin, Spotty.
- With a physical, learning or sensory disability.
- Freckled, Black, White, Brown, and Green (okay maybe not green).
How you feel about yourself is more important than what you look like. Be yourself.
If you feel that you need to talk to someone about how you feel about yourself you can ring:
Youth Counselling Service: 0151 702 1025.
The Bas: 0151 707 1025.
Youthline: 0151 263 1316.
Disability Advice and Welfare Network: 0500 827463.
Y.P.A.S: 0151 707 1025.
Get Active
Getting active can be as simple as:
- Kicking a football around.
- Going Swimming.
- Running around with your mates.
- Running up the stairs.
- Cycling to school.
- Or just going for a walk.
Getting active can:
- Help to make your body stronger.
- Give you more energy.
- Keep you fit.
- Help shape your body.
- Keep you Healthy.
- Make you feel good.
Road Safety
Whether you're walking, riding, roller blading, scooting or kick boarding you need to dress the part and be aware.
- Check your bikes tyres, brakes, reflectors and lights before you start.
- Always wear a seat belt in a car and make sure that it fits you properly.
- Find somewhere away from traffic if you want to scoot, blade or kick board.
- Don't take chances with traffic find a safe place to cross the road.
- Use reflective stripes, badges and clothes or carry a torch to make drivers aware of you.
- Wear a helmet and use cycle lanes when you're on your bike and make sure the bike's the right size for you.
Beating the Bullies
Bullies are people who pick on other people they think are weaker than themselves.
The best way to deal with bullies is to:
- Tell someone as soon as you feel able to.
- Think about getting more mates - there's safety in numbers.
- Don't flash the cash - whether its money, personal stereos or clothes.
- Try to stand your ground - If they don't think you're a push over they may go elsewhere.
- But don't fight back - You could end up in trouble.
- Practice standing up for yourself in front of a mirror.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help - Talk to someone you trust.
- Use the rules. Most schools have anti bullying policies. Use them.
- Don't let them get away with it - you are important and your feelings matter very much.
If you need help ring Childline on 0800 1111 for free confidential advice.
Be Sun Aware
Almost everyone likes going out in the sun. The warmth of the sun can make you feel good, especially after a long cold winter and rainy spring. But did you know:
- The main cause of skin cancer is too much exposure to the sun when your young.
- The number of cases of skin cancers are on the increase.
- Instead of making people look more attractive, regular exposure to the suns rays makes the skin age faster.
- People with light coloured skin are more at risk than people who have darker skin.
It's more important than ever before to protect your skin so:
- Don't wrinkle - Use a high factor sun cream (at least factor 20) and reapply generously and frequently.
- Stay cool find the shade - especially between 11am-3pm.
- Keep your shirt on, it's cheaper than sun cream and another effective way of protecting your skin.
- Avoid using sun beds .. but if you do use them follow the instructions and don't be tempted to over use them.