Schools Teach These Topics, But Won’t Talk About Sensitive Mental Health Topics
Schools teach about war, genocide, and oppression, but avoid suicide, addiction, and trauma. Why? Ignoring mental health doesn’t protect students; it isolates them. If we can discuss the darkest moments in history, we can talk about the struggles teens face daily. It’s time to stop treating mental health like a side note and start real conversations that save lives. #MentalHealthMatters
What Schools Get Wrong About Mental Health (And How Students Would Fix It)
Schools claim to support mental health, yet 94% of students say the programs don’t help. They sit through uninspired assemblies, listening to content that doesn’t resonate—then nothing changes. If mental health support isn’t working, why aren’t we letting students have a say in designing it? It’s time to stop guessing what they need and start listening. Here’s how to fix it.