Student health is a very serious topic and should be talked about more.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 youth ages 13-18 experience a mental health condition, highlighting the importance of awareness and the support we need in our schools.

Our school takes steps to talk about mental health awareness, but is it enough?.

We have a good support system, teachers who make you feel comfortable enough to talk, and counselors but, there is always more that can be done.

Our school can encourage open communication about students’ mental health by making a support group or club that can have open communication among students and the staff in that group. You could do different exercises and activities to help the students communicate better.

We could also do awareness campaigns like running campaigns or events that focus on mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting resources available to students. 

 The biggest mental health problems among students are anxiety and depression. These issues can significantly impact a student’s ability to learn, function, and thrive in their academic and social environments.

A good way for these students to improve their mental health could be connecting with others, being physically active, practicing mindfulness, learning new skills, and focusing on gratitude. Students can connect with others by spending time with loved ones, making new friends, getting in a club.

They can be physically active by trying a new sport, going outside, etc. They can learn new skills, giving them a confidence boost when they get better at it. Focusing on gratitude can allow them to feel more appreciative of themselves.