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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I try to discuss mental health and it's challenges with my students.  Back in November during Suicide Awareness Week I shared with my classes about my struggles with mental health and depression and my multiple suicide attempts over the last few years.  It caught them off guard because I'm known as one of if not the most positive and enthusiastic teachers in my school.  I let them know that you can't easily tell who is struggling and despite my smiles, I go to therapy multiple times a week and live every day with the thought that it could be my last.  The students all said it was very helpful and they appreciated it.[/quote]

As a parent of a student who has experienced depression and anxiety (and in my own work sought to destigmatize mental health), I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kids need to know that help is available and it’s not a failing to struggle. Kids need to see that those with mental health struggles can be very accomplished. You’re a great role model. My child comes home from Wootton and shares conversations he has had with his teachers and how much these conversations matter to him. My head goes out to the staff at this difficult time because I know that they experienced the same trauma as the kids. [/quote]

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