Instructions
Below are some scenarios. For each situation, you will analyze whether professional health services are needed. Write a brief response explaining your reasoning for each situation.
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Situation 1: Your friend has been feeling very tired for several weeks, sleeps more than usual, and has lost interest in activities they once enjoyed.
Does this situation require professional health services? Why or why not?
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Situation 2: During a soccer game, you see another player fall and complain of severe knee pain. They are unable to walk.
Does this situation require professional health services? Why or why not?
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Situation 3: A classmate shares that they have been feeling anxious and worried about school, and this has been affecting their sleep and appetite.
Does this situation require professional health services? Why or why not?
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Situation 4: Your parent has a persistent cough that has lasted for more than two weeks, and they also feel very fatigued.
Does this situation require professional health services? Why or why not?
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Situation 5: You hear about a friend who has been experiencing headaches regularly but continues to go to school and play sports.
Does this situation require professional health services? Why or why not?
Reflection
After analyzing the situations, write a few sentences about how you would approach someone who might need professional health services. What suggestions would you offer them?