I was looking for some news stories pertaining to mental health, specifically here in Kansas, and came across this one about needing more funding for help and resources in schools. Personally I think the earlier we can educate and provide resources for someone, the better. Especially when kids get to the middle school/high school age, it can help them better understand what they might be going through.
***Trigger warning for this news article though. It does briefly talk about a young girl's battle with her own mental health. I always want to stress that the most important thing is to take care of yourself. So if that isn't something that you think you could handle reading, please don't.***
There is an organization here in Topeka called JUMP and they are currently working with Valeo to fund programs that help those who suffer with mental illness to find work and receive the help they need. Here's a link for it, it's an interesting read!
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I remember being in middle school and high school and not knowing if my school even had the capability and staff to talk to students who were struggling. Many schools, like my own, have "counselors" that simply help students enroll and apply for colleges. Its important to have staff who are there for students' mental health only.
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