Mindfulness is the ability to know what’s happening in your head at any given moment without getting carried away by it. The idea is to learn how to better respond to a situation, instead of reacting blindly or overreacting.

In practical terms, few healthy ways stress may be handled cover: watch your inputs, take care of your physical health, take care of your mental health, connect with others, recognize when you need help.

Lifestyle choices impact your future. The choices you make today lead to a healthier tomorrow. Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet, coupled with exercise can help control or delay age-related health problems. Exercise and nutrition is all about finding a balance by eating a variety of foods and exercising regularly.

Learners are taught that when speaking about the effects of alcohol on one’s health, depending on a person's body type and weight, one or two or more alcoholic drinks can impair balance, coordination, impulse control, memory, and decision-making.

Drugs interact with chemicals in your brain and body and make you feel a certain way. Illegal drugs can damage your health. Taking higher than recommended doses or taking prescription drugs when you don’t need them for medical purposes can also cause mind-altering effects, and may be very dangerous. Substance use can lower your inhibitions and make you more likely to take risks that can lead to injury or other harm.