Although mental health can be a taboo topic, being able to openly talk about it can spead awareness. Mental health is the emotional, psychological and overall sense of well-being. Understanding the thought process of those Affected by mental health and seeing problems from a different perspective can help individuals understand what others are going through.
“To me, it is just trying to keep a balance in your life and learning to cope with daily challenges, obstacles and set backs,” expressed music teacher Mr. Komula.
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month, and believe it or not, many students struggle with obstacles associated with ADHD every day.
ADHD can look different in every person. To the average person, ADHD presents itself as someone who is full or energy or talkative, but it is really much more than that. For those with ADHD, it can look like starting a project and not finishing it, having trouble paying attention and focusing, or having trouble putting forth effort in their school work.
Although students can find themselves struggling, there are plenty of ways they can receive help. Specifically, guidance counselors are at hand to provide aid to students who are struggling with mental health and school. Students can make an appointment with their guidance counselor and talk to them about any problem or concern they may have. Not only are the guidance counselors there to help students, but teachers also always have a listening ear when it comes to students and their worries and administrators are available to help students navigate through rough patches.
Psychology teacher Mrs. McCarthy explained, “I think being aware of mental health and teaching psychology has helped me personally understand what my students are going through.”
Taking time to learn the obstacles that people face everyday and navigating through the process of helping others can make a difference. As they say, be kind to everyone because others never know what someone is going through.
“Sometimes it’s something people go through on their own, you don’t always see it,” says Komula.
