Back-to-school safety should include mental health
When we address school safety, our thoughts should include mental health. However, the stigma of mental health is why we fail to seek mental health assistance. Often what hinders us are the perception of embarrassment, fear, shame, and culture. What can we do to alter our mindset about mental health? One way to change is to encourage our students and families to receive the support and professional treatment needed.
Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor