3 wellness Every year, it’s important to visit your doctor for a wellness exam. This checkup helps make sure your body is healthy and developing the way it should. At the appointment, the doctor might listen to your heart and check your height, weight, and blood pressure. They may also ask questions about how you feel, both physically and mentally. Some of these questions might be about your mood, like how school is going or if you ever feel sad, worried, or stressed. These questions are not meant to be scary. They are very important, because your mental health matters just as much as your physical health. Feel your best Doctors ask these questions every year because how you feel on the inside can affect your body and your life. If something is bothering you, it’s OK to talk about it. The doctor is there to help, not to judge. Keeping these questions in your yearly exam helps catch problems early, so you can get help if you need it. It’s also a good time to learn new ways to stay healthy and happy. Just like brushing your teeth or eating good food helps your body, talking about your feelings helps your mind. Everyone has hard days, and asking for help is a brave and smart thing to do. Caring for your body and mind KIDS AND TEENS: WHY YEARLY WELLNESS EXAMS MATTER Wellness exams are a way to take care of your whole self—from head to toe, inside and out. So when your next yearly exam comes up, remember—it’s there to help you feel your best.
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