In schools, we often focus a lot on doing well in classes, but it’s time to think about something just as important: mental health.

Think about it—when our minds are overwhelmed, it’s tough to concentrate and do our best. So, by making mental health a major concern in schools, we’re not just helping with education; we’re also making sure students improve both in their thinking and their feelings.

The pressures of school and social media present a lot of challenges for teenagers of today.  Schools that take mental health seriously demonstrate that they are aware of these issues and that they wish to provide students with the resources they need to deal with them. It’s as though it’s preparing them for the highs and lows of life. 

Putting mental health first in schools is about more than simply providing support for students; it’s also about fostering an environment in which individuals are capable of managing their emotions. With the correct support, students have a much better chance of developing into content, well-mannered adults in the future.

Some people might say schools are only for learning subjects, but that’s kinda old-school thinking. Kids are not just brains, they’re much more than that. Ignoring mental health is like building a house without a strong base. it might stand for a bit, but it’s not going to last.

Prioritizing mental health in the classroom does not imply losing academic success. It simply means knowing that when students’ minds are healthy, they perform better. Doing well in school and feeling good emotionally go hand in hand.

Questions: Do you think mental health school should be a major concern in school?

“Yes, because if students don’t have good mental health and don’t focus on their mental health then students aren’t going to be doing well in school cause they’re not doing well themselves”, says Narayani Sandoval, Freshman.

“Mental health is something really important and it can reflect on your performance in school so, yes I think mental health should be a major concern in school,” says Alexandria Washington Freshman.

Encouraging children to feel well and perform well is the reason why schools should prioritize mental health education. It’s a fresh perspective on education that acknowledges the close relationship that exists in today’s society between performing well in school and emotions.