I totally agree, pledgetrainer. The stigma surrounding mental health is so strong that people are afraid to admit they're having a hard time dealing with their emtions. Maybe this kind of thing wouldn't be so common if everyone had a 3rd party to vent to. Hearing un unbiased opinion from someone older can make so much difference. Even a trusted teacher or family friend can help prevent problems.
I think schools should have little workshops about mental health, stress, warning signs & dealing with conflict. We all learn how to keep our lungs working in health class, but how many kids learn about keeping mentally healthy? I don't think it'll fix the problem, but it couldn't really hurt.
Heidi
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