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As 13-year-old Sadie Feingold prepared for her Jewish coming-of-age ceremony this year , she had one goal in mind: to raise awareness of children's mental health struggles. She said she was inspired to focus on this topic because of her own previous struggles with mental health. “People don't really talk about mental health as they do with physical health,” Feingold said. “I think that some people feel like it's not important.”
So, she did some research and read a piece in The New York Times that reported how a proper amount of exercise in adolescents can raise their levels of endorphin (a chemical produced in the brain that reduces the feeling of pain), and in turn, help improve their mental health. Then, Feingold came up with a plan: she would host an exercise class for local teens and families, and raise money to support the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights, a mental xkw health agency that treats children and families.
She invited family, friends and others to gather in the parking lot of the community (社区)building in Port Washington, and on Sept. 13, about 35 kids, teens and adults participated in the 45-minute class of individual exercises, led by a fitness instructor they knew.
She took donations at the class to support the Guidance Center and encouraged those
who couldn't attend to donate as well. Her efforts raised nearly $2,000. Regina
Barros-Rivera, associate executive director at the Guidance Center, said an effort like this
one promoted “positive change” adolescents needed. “Energy creates energy. Taking an
action creates a change. And this young lady has created something-not only just that the
exercise is good for you, it's more that she's creating, and she's bringing.”
21.What led to Feingold's idea of holding an exercise class?
A. Her Jewish coming-of-age ceremony this year.
B. Her struggles against mental health at a young age.
C. Her increasing awareness of building up children's physical health.
D. Her knowing about the connection between mental health and exercise.
22. What can we know about Feingold's class?
A. Money was collected for the Guidance Center.
B. The class was held in the community fitness center.
C. The instructors were invited by The New York Times.
D. Individual exercises were led by a mental health agent.
23.What do Regina Barros-Rivera's words indicate?
A. What Feingold has done is very beneficial.
B. Feingold proves to be creative and energetic.
C. More physical exercise is needed for adolescents.
D. Adolescents should make healthy adjustments to change.
