Mental Health Reading Comprehension
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Mental Health Reading Comprehension
📖 Reading Passage: Maya's Week
Read the following story carefully, then answer the questions below.
Maya had been looking forward to Year 9, but three weeks into term, everything felt overwhelming. Her timetable was packed with new subjects, and she struggled to keep up with the homework load. At lunch, she often sat alone because her best friend Aroha had moved to a different school over the holidays.
On Tuesday, Maya failed her first maths test. She felt her stomach drop as she saw the red mark on her paper. That evening, she snapped at her younger brother Kai when he asked for help with his homework. "I can't even help myself!" she shouted, then immediately felt guilty.
Maya's mum noticed she'd been staying in her room more often and barely touching her dinner. "Everything okay, love?" she asked gently. At first, Maya just shrugged, but eventually she opened up about feeling stressed and lonely. Her mum listened without judgement and suggested they talk to the school counsellor together.
The next day, Maya met with Mrs. Thompson, the school counsellor. They discussed strategies for managing homework, including breaking tasks into smaller chunks and using a planner. Mrs. Thompson also introduced Maya to the peer support group that met every Thursday lunchtime. "You're not alone in feeling this way," she reassured Maya.
By Friday, Maya felt a bit lighter. She'd joined two classmates for lunch and even helped organise her study space at home. She knew there would still be challenging days ahead, but now she had people to talk to and strategies to try.
🎯 Part 1: Key Messages
🔗 Part 2: Cause and Effect
Challenge 1: _________________________________
Challenge 2: _________________________________
Challenge 3: _________________________________
🤝 Part 3: Support Systems
Strategy 1: _________________________________________________
Strategy 2: _________________________________________________
💭 Part 4: Personal Reflection and Application
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