Also so little counselors compared to the student population

peer support really before our department on campus has peer support counselors as a part of the counseling department’

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All your suggestions are great.

Have a course designed for mental health and tach in schools

empower girls to say what they want in their relationships

Allow youth to learn about their rights

Collect students opinions on what would work for them in their environment.

Listening cricles

Mental health in simple ways. Having conversations with students at the start of classes. Learning about it from different angles in different classes

mastermind sessions

Creating a council meeting system

Yes thank you!

What age do you think mental health discussion should start in school

Taking mental health days is so important. I can't believe I only really started in like junior or senior year

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Mental health should begin when people start having feelings…so immediately in school. And more support for parents before school

@Griffin I think mental health discussion should start as early as lower elementary because mental health affects all ages and younger students usually have a more difficult time communicating what they are going through (ex. they may be breathing fast and not know it’s anxiety). Allowing discussions to happen earlier on will allow students to be more prepared with tools and allow them to communicate their experiences more efficiently. And yes what Laura said!

So so important!

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thank you for joining today Griffin!

i love that Matin, thank you for sharing and trusting this space with your story ♥️

Thanks!