Each one of us has opinions, attitudes, physical health, and mental health. Just like physical health, a person’s mental health can range from good to poor. Why do we react one way when we learn that a friend has a mental illness like depression and another way when we learn that a friend has a physical problem like heart disease or cancer?

Every day, children ages 8 to 18 spend more than 6 hours watching TV, playing video games, or using the computer for recreational purposes. The more time youth spend in front of the screen, the more likely they are to be overweight.