FIT TO LEARN: Helping Students Thrive During Adolescence
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "Half of all cases of mental illness start by age 14, and when left untreated, mental health issues can lead to dropping out of school, substance abuse, violence, and suicide." While sharing their personal hardships, speakers can inspir...
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Published in | Principal Leadership Vol. 17; no. 6; p. 14 |
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Format | Trade Publication Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Reston
National Association of Secondary School Principals
01.02.2017
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "Half of all cases of mental illness start by age 14, and when left untreated, mental health issues can lead to dropping out of school, substance abuse, violence, and suicide." While sharing their personal hardships, speakers can inspire teens to believe that they, too, can overcome obstacles in their lives and accomplish their goals. * Provide accessible, confidential mental health and substance abuse counseling services for students so they have a safe place to go and seek help. |
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ISSN: | 2156-2113 |