Mental Health Days in Irish Second-Level Schools


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2016-10-17 22:07

Mental health is incredibly important and also incredibly overlooked in many schools. Especially in exam years (I myself am in sixth year), students feel more under pressure than ever, by teachers, peers, parents, and themselves. Staying mentally healthy is key to making sure you do well in school and exams and in life. As someone who suffers from mental illness, I really feel this should be available. Having to leave classes crying and having panic attacks in bathrooms shouldn't be happening. It needs to change.