World Teen Mental Health Day
March 2, 2021
Today, March 2nd, is Teen Mental Health Day. This day raises awareness for all the teens struggling with mental health problems that may seem to be too much for them to handle. According to Psychological Association, Generation Z (or Gen Z) struggles with mental health issues more than any other generation to date. Using the hashtag, “#WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay” people are shedding light on the issues and impacts that mental health has on teens. In 2020 Hollister founded World Teen Mental Health Day. Hollister founded this day as an opportunity for teens worldwide to practice self-care and focus their kindness from others to themselves. While this might seem like a “self-centered” mindset for a company to promote, people with mental health issues need to practice this skill and learn that it is good to treat yourself and take care of yourself every so often. It is imperative for teens to make themselves better and have time to relax and unwind during times like now. While this national day was only founded last year, it must not be overlooked.
HAPPY WORLD TEEN MENTAL HEALTH DAY!!!
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Information: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-teen-mental-wellness-day-march-2/
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Anonymous • Mar 21, 2021 at 11:39 PM
They tell us to take a day off and have a break every once and a while yet they keep giving us homework and put a 0 in the grade book when we don’t turn it in on time. Ironic, isn’t it. I miss when in elementary school I would flush ice cubes down the toilet and wear my pj’s inside out to get a snow day. Now they’re gone. I remember when it wasn’t normal that students were killing themselves because they hated school so much. But now I hear about it all the time. I think that this program is a very good idea, yet when is real change going to be seen? If you care so much about mental health, do something about it. Put out a poll. Loosen the homework policy. Stop destroying our mental health. Also, this article was very well written, nice job.
Samantha Rossman • Mar 23, 2021 at 9:24 AM
I really appreciate your positive feedback on my article. I too am morning the loss of snow days. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your perspective and thoughts about this issue.