Young people can have problems with their minds.Some students becomeworried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting onwell with people like their parents and classmates.
Liu Wei, a junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand histeacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it thathe started to cut his finger with a knife.
Another student, 14-year-oldYan Fang from Guangzhou, was afraid of exams.Shegot very worried when she looked at the exam paper. She couldn't think ofanything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18％ of Shanghai teenagershave mental(心理的)problems. Theirtroubles include(包括)beingworried and very unhappy. And they have problems in learning and getting on withpeople. Many students who have problems won't ask others for advice(劝告)or help. Some think theywill look stupid(愚蠢的)ifthey go to see a doctor. Others don't want to talk about their secret.
Liang Yuezhu, an expert onteenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers：
* Talk to your parents or teachers often
* Take part in group activities and playsports
* Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy orunwell
