Does coordinated school health take into consideration issues of mental health?
The idea behind school counseling and mental health is to make sure we support both the emotional and physical well-being of students. Statistics show us that kids are affected by stress, depression, and thoughts of suicide. Ways to help kids can include peer discussions on stress management; conflict resolution or violence prevention training for teachers and students; and workshops and other opportunities to help parents understand self-esteem, adolescent rebellion, and peer pressure. Schools cannot meet the mental health needs of families alone but can form relationships with other community professionals and make referrals.
