Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend a Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This was such an eye opening experience because I had never realized just how REAL and COMMON mental health issues and disorders are. More importantly, I had never realized how much damage can be done if we fail to recognize the signs and get the youth the proper help that they need. This immediately placed a heavy burden on my shoulders as I thought about all of the students I have had and all of the students I will have in the future; it seemed like too much to handle! I was comforted to learn that it is not my job to diagnose my students, nor is it my job to "fix" their problems. It is however my job to let them know that I care, speak up, and lead them to the help that they need. It is my job to help keep them safe. I encourage all fellow educators as well as parents to seek more information on youth mental health and if at all possible sign up for a course by visiting the YMHFA website. View the video below for a quick introduction to the concept of youth mental health.
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