Solving Mental Health in Schools

 

Resource 1: Teaching your child about self-care

Resource 2: SCUSD contact information

Resource 3: Guided Meditation for your child

 

 

 

 

 

What is the problem?

The issue regarding the mental health of school children is becoming an increasing issue in the United States. According to the CDC, up to one in five children show signs of a mental health disorder, but nearly 80% of such children won’t get the mental health services they need. Children can experience triggers such as bullying, either online or in person, or a troubled home life that can lead to substance abuse, behavioral disorders, eating disorders, low academic achievement, self-harm, and suicide.

What can be done about it?

The SCUSD needs to introducing a required class that teaches children about mental health. Children need to go over concepts such as:

·      Various disorders regarding mental health, eating disorders, etc.

·      How to talk to your doctor about what’s going on

·      How to get a therapist

·      Self-care techniques

·      Breathing techniques

·      Meditation & Yoga

·      And more!

Our children encounter many obstacles in their daily lives that can hurt their mental health; Giving them the tools to gain the upper-hand and better understand themselves can be the key to success not only in their academic achievement, but will continue with them for the rest of their lives.

SMART Goals for SCUSD to Combat Mental Health Issues

·      Design and create a curriculum surrounding mental health topics by the end of 2022, allowing time during spring and summer 2023 to hire and/or introduce the topic to teachers.

·      Implement the mental health class into the nationwide curriculum for high school students by the beginning of the 2023 schoolyear.

·      Have a 75% positive rating by students via survey by the 2025 schoolyear.

 

We need to stop wasting time and act now to save our kids from mental health problems!

Emily Lamar takes full responsibility for the information posted. The information on this page represents that of Emily Lamar and not of California State University, Sacramento.