Marcos story about Mental Health and Wellbeing. 

Marco's Meltdown

Marco standing in the sunshine, smiling with a small town in the background.

Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a boy named Marco. He was ten years old and had a big heart. Every morning, Marco would wake up with a smile on his face, ready to take on the day. He loved playing with his friends and helping his family.

A New Day

Marco sitting alone on a swing with a dark cloud overhead, frowning.

But one day, Marco started feeling different. He felt like a storm was brewing inside him. He didn't understand why he was feeling this way. Marco's happy face turned into a frown, and he started to keep to himself. He didn't want to play or talk to anyone.

The Storm Inside

Leigh, with a concerned expression, reaching out to a solitary tree under which Marco is sitting.

Marco's friend Leigh noticed the change in him. She knew something was wrong. Leigh went up to Marco and said, 'Hey, Marco, you seem sad. Is everything okay?' Marco didn't know how to respond at first, but then he decided to share his feelings with Leigh. He told her about the storm inside him.

Talking to Leigh

Marco, looking thoughtful, as Leigh talks to him with a supportive hand on his shoulder, in a quiet park setting.

Leigh listened carefully to Marco. She understood that everyone feels different sometimes and that it's okay to talk about feelings. She reminded Marco that he was not alone and that it's important to take care of our mental health, just like our physical health. Marco felt a little better after talking to Leigh.

Understanding Feelings

Marco's parents embracing him in a warm, cozy living room.

With Leigh's encouragement, Marco decided to talk to his parents about how he was feeling. He told them about the storm inside him and how it was making him sad. Marco's parents listened with love and understanding. They hugged him tight and assured him that they would help him through this.

Seeking Help

Marco sitting with a counselor in a peaceful office, filled with drawings and calming colors.

Marco's parents took him to see a kind counselor who helped him understand his feelings better. The counselor taught Marco some techniques to calm the storm inside him. They practiced deep breathing and drawing to express his emotions. Marco started feeling lighter with each session.

Finding Solutions

Marco laughing with his friends in a sunny playground, the storm cloud above him now small and insignificant.

As days went by, Marco found the storm inside him getting smaller and smaller. He started to smile more and play with his friends again. He realized that talking about his feelings and seeking help made a big difference. Marco felt grateful for the love and support he received.

Sunshine After the Rain

Marco standing on a hilltop, releasing a paper airplane with a bright sun and clear sky behind him.

From that day on, Marco made a promise to take care of his mental health and to help others who might be going through a storm inside them. He knew that it was okay to not be okay sometimes, and that seeking help was a brave thing to do. With the love of his family and friends, Marco looked forward to brighter days ahead.