Vocabulary:
- demise [dih-MAHYZ]
- take a toll [TEYK a tol]
- behavioral [bih-HEYV-yer-al]
- mum [MUHM]
- utmost [UHT-mohst]
(noun) death or decease
Since Mary was so young, everyone was stunned by her demise.
(idiom) to cause damage
Years of sunbathing took a toll on Miho’s skin.
(adjective) relating or emphasizing behavior
She’s had behavioral issues since she was a teenager.
(adjective) silent; not saying a word
Saki promised to keep mum about the incident.
(adjective) being at the farthest point
This meeting is of the utmost importance.
Princess Diana, known for her poise and charisma, met her demise in a fatal car crash in Paris in 1997. The tragedy became a critical point for Britain. Having been a vital part of the royal family, her death took a toll on the family. The royal family have remained mum about the issue for years. Thus, Buckingham Palace have received many criticisms because of the silence. Now, the royal family is finally speaking up about it in tell all interviews.
Prince Harry shared his utmost experience growing up and coping with the said tragedy. He admitted that he suffered from depression and behavioral issues for many years. He added that he tried to manage the tragedy by not talking about it. His conflicts in life had consumed much of his 20s. But Prince Harry has come a long way from depression, he candidly shared how he overcame this stage in his life. The young prince has drawn positive responses worldwide, including professionals, for standing up to depression.
True or False:
- Princess Diana died in a plane crash in Paris.
- The royal family has stayed silent about the tragedy for years.
- Prince Harry was praised by experts because of his strength
- Prince Harry reluctantly shared his childhood experience.
- Prince Harry had behavioral issues in his 20s.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the role of the government in its citizen’s mental health care?
- What is the best way to deal with grief?
- How can we keep our mental health fit?
- Should parents be responsible for their child’s mental health? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think depression is a pressing issue today? Why or why not?
Express Your Opinion:
- In some parts of the world, available mental health resources are still severely lacking.
- “If I can survive the war I battle with myself, I can survive anything.”- Anonymous
- “You can’t tell just by looking at someone what they are dealing with inside.”- Danielle Rupp