Our youth spend more time in school than they do anywhere else except their own home. School is one of the best places for both educators and students to become increasingly aware of mental health, mental health problems and mental disorders. There are a number of school mental health initiatives in development, and are constantly looking for teachers, schools, and school boards to pilot, test and help agencies & professionals develop more depth and breadth to our children's mental health. In light of recent public school violence, our children need a structured environment where they can effectively express their mental being. Grief/death, anxiety, 8eating disorders, suicide, addiction etc are a few of the many topics that NEED to be addressed. I also believe lived experience(peer recovery specialist like myself) are perfect for such a platform. No clinical dialogue like a therapist(however to work side therapist to provide quality care) yet an empathetic experience with a lived point of view. Such a platform will also be able to provide educators/professionals with a repository of evidence-based programs, and materials that can aid in helping to develop and deliver interventions that can improve youth mental health effectively and efficiently.
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March 2, 2018
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much support confirms that our schools need to change.
31 Comments
I appreciate your efforts in assaying to inform our community regarding mental illness. This awareness as it relates to mental health and services that are available will give access to children to receive “informed” counseling services that will allow them to feel that they can be transparent yet safe.
We all need more information on mental illness and how it affects the individual and families.
I agree. there is enough bully stuff in the school system. I have been a para professional in the mental health side of education
I believe Community Service Boards should collaborate with public and private schools to allow mental health professionals come into their facilities and offer education regarding mental health. This will decrease the stigma, minimize the incidents by raising awareness and will address the confusion and fear of the public. Here at Clayton Center we would be open to discussing this suggestion. Thank you!
I created petition & as a person who has a mental disorder, it's important to combat STIGMA
So necessary especially now days.
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Our youth spend more time in school than they do anywhere else except their own home. School is one of the best places for both educators and students to become increasingly aware of mental health, mental health problems and mental disorders. There are a number of school mental health initiatives in development, and are constantly looking for teachers, schools, and school boards to pilot, test and help agencies & professionals develop more depth and breadth to our children's mental health. In light of recent public school violence, our children need a structured environment where they can effectively express their mental being. Grief/death, anxiety, 8eating disorders, suicide, addiction etc are a few of the many topics that NEED to be addressed. I also believe lived experience(peer recovery specialist like myself) are perfect for such a platform. No clinical dialogue like a therapist(however to work side therapist to provide quality care) yet an empathetic experience with a lived point of view. Such a platform will also be able to provide educators/professionals with a repository of evidence-based programs, and materials that can aid in helping to develop and deliver interventions that can improve youth mental health effectively and efficiently.
Updates
March 2, 2018
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much support confirms that our schools need to change.
31 Comments
I can't think of anything better for all students! I don't understand why this isn't already in place especially with all of the problems that we have in our world right now. I absolutely support this 100%!
I appreciate your efforts in assaying to inform our community regarding mental illness. This awareness as it relates to mental health and services that are available will give access to children to receive “informed” counseling services that will allow them to feel that they can be transparent yet safe.
We all need more information on mental illness and how it affects the individual and families.
I agree. there is enough bully stuff in the school system. I have been a para professional in the mental health side of education
I believe Community Service Boards should collaborate with public and private schools to allow mental health professionals come into their facilities and offer education regarding mental health. This will decrease the stigma, minimize the incidents by raising awareness and will address the confusion and fear of the public. Here at Clayton Center we would be open to discussing this suggestion. Thank you!
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I can't think of anything better for all students! I don't understand why this isn't already in place especially with all of the problems that we have in our world right now. I absolutely support this 100%!