Why students should have mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle

[@sublimedime8603]

Schools: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that

[@DrLIGHTBLUE1]

SHADY SHADY SHADY 👀👀✨✨✨✨

[@sublimedime8603]

Patrick B first of all it’s a joke. Chill. Secondly, my school does not incorporate mental health days but nonetheless, good for you.

[@DrLIGHTBLUE1]

@Patrick B ....YES...MY SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE AS WELL...BUT AS AN STUDENT BODY OFFICER I WILL PROPOSE THIS IDEA💙💙💙

[@sheresedunkley9546]

@Patrick B Go revisit the ted talk and listen carefully. What schools do is give a couple days off each year which is good but she is talking about taking them as an option and those who takes off more than they should needs counciling.

[@hellodavey1902]

Patrick B do you mean weekends?

[@jaxayesa5478]

I know a lot of students would use their mental health days to ditch school but just as many students like myself really need them.

[@clintbroadway4913]

What about mental freedom

[@fareehaxoxo8568]

Well not really. People need mental counselling especially teenagers.

[@haleynoelle2598]

I would argue that those 'ditching school' need that mental break whether or not it's framed by the student as a mental health day. This isn't an issue people should be one-upping each other on.

[@bakersmileyface]

@@haleynoelle2598 I disagree on that. I skipped school not because I was tired of school or needed a break from it. In fact it was quite the opposite, I loved school. I did it because I thought it was fun and I could get away with it.

[@Audioclass5]

you never know, but yeah, you're prob right

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Your mental health is so important! If you’re reading this and you’re currently struggling with yours, you are NOT alone❤️

[@carlorenzi1802]

Thank you !

[@el.k9776]

Ah yes, another initiative that'd be impossible to push in my s-hole country. Seriously, no one thinks about mental health in the ex-USSR

[@KootFloris]

You're not weak needing those days. You are not the problem, the system is. The whole educational system needs to be changed. Being smarter with mental health to survive the system, means you buy into the madness. Measurability in education is a war crime, makes victims around the world. We claim drop outs are losers. No, they always have talents education doesn't reward, which is insane. That too sickens people. In fact education is organized around the measuring of progress in learning, not in what maximizes learning, like playing and messing around. It prefers to create docile workers for jobs, not critical thinking people who know how to change the system. It prepares you for the system as it is, not for the life that awaits you. Should I go on?

[@sofiaoffredi696]

Gracias!

[@iangarza990]

ikr, theres all these kids and young adults, even in my class, growing up to question common sense. for example what is a male and what is a woman? they're taught to not follow science and facts and use there emotions. a man is a man, a woman is a woman. and other myths like "depression is normal." its not normal, when people say that kids think they dont need to fix it or confront the issue.

[@remzremedy]

Look out for the children, especially the ones that look like they have it all together 💛🖤

[@carolinahenn3126]

So so true!!

[@carolinahenn3126]

So true!!

[@dom8429]

but how do you tell them apart from the ones that actually have it all together?

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

look out for children, teenagers, adults and old people. Mental problems don't discriminate.

[@remzremedy]

@@VelhaGuardaTricolor Absolutely

[@ero442]

Mental health days are so necessary. One day, I was home and realized my brother didn't go to school. When I asked him why he didn't go, he said he felt sad and asked if he could just hung out with me. I was really surprised. He didn't tell me why he was sad but I tried to cheer him up as much as I could.

[@georgeliang4800]

You’re a good sibling...

[@TheCureThatKillz]

No, mental health days are not necessary. You need to change your fragile mindset.

[@AxelNder]

​@@TheCureThatKillz you say this until a kid goes and shoots up his school.

[@Bikamofart2000]

She starts off the presentation with her own stories. She talks about how everyone goes through mental health problems. She speaks about how she did something about the problem and is trying to benefit others with it. She walks around and moves her arms a bit so that she isn't just standing stiff while talking. She's showing confidence by talking in a strong voice. She also knows what she's talking about and she isn't reading off a script. She ends it off with an ending modivational statement. She also asks the croud a question do keep it in there minds.

[@dezniadashay5645]

You just helped me with my communication essay

[@ruhigianchandani147]

you just helped me with an assignment I have to do for English Lit. Thanks!!

[@Bikamofart2000]

@@ruhigianchandani147 lmao this was for my english assignment lol

[@chriskountin]

you just helped me with my speech homework LMAOOO

[@christineesantos]

thanks! do we all have the same assignment?

[@alberto2402]

My parents: Lmao why you sad if you get bad grades study harder.

[@blairmarshall544]

alberto they are right if you can’t hack it. You can’t hack it! Sick fed up of people blaming the failure on anything except them actually failing

[@bonehead5000]

Blair Marshall it’s not our fault we get bad grades sometimes.

[@Evoleo]

@@blairmarshall544 there's a difference beteen people finding excuses because screw school they want to hang out all day instead of work and people who are having trouble because of actual illness. Yes, you may be right, it's not true to say "not my fault", but this phrase can be like the last layer of their deffence

[@blairmarshall544]

Evoleo blah blah blah your just another one.

[@Bigkaeg]

Schools: “Y’all hear summ?”

[@aspect8990]

lol

[@Stompii01x]

"Must have been the wind"

[@loftyblond]

I think it takes a certain maturity and self-awareness to first acknowledge that you need a "mental health day", and then to use it wisely.

[@squishh7805]

Exactly. Many (including myself) think it could be worse, or worried about the work after, and they would never take a day off.

[@needahandle]

It also takes a safe and supportive environment. Her home helped foster this and her healthy and assertive advocacy. Kudos to her parents

[@returnofthedoggo7994]

@@needahandle yep. its worse if you have the opposite of that environment. people who don't believe in mental illness or simply dont care about you. that often leads to the more lethal side of mental health. self harm or suicide, or even worse, hurting the lives of others (school shootings, etc). kudos to all the parents out there who are supportive, savin lives even if they dont know they are

[@timinri]

Thank you Doctor

[@cooky2991]

I remember 9th grade, I'd had a rough month school-wise, we suffered a loss within the family and a test I was woefully unprepared for was coming up. My mom noticed how stressed I was and allowed me to take a day off, calling me in as sick. I had a day to relax and catch up on several things. It is strange, how something like not going to school, deviating from the daily schedule for a bit, helped me feel better. Now with the pandemic and having school online, I never feel like I can take a day off and have suffered not just one, but two panic attacks in the last two months, my first and second ever. If there's no set routine to take a step back from, things get harder to manage, and I've never wanted to go back to school this desperately, just to get a day away from my head.

[@joshlanders]

Hey Cooky, hang in there. Online classes can be really intense and stressful. What your campus likely didn't tell you: you have to set your schedule. So much of school is "industrial". 8 to 3, lunch, a days b days, etc. The list goes on, and varies. But in life, you set your schedule. When looking at an online syllabus you have to see how that educational plan fits in with all the others. In an office or job you have a team and manager to help you make those project choices. For now you are on your own to set things up. That is unless you ask for help. Let your professor(s) for challenging coursework know where you struggle to juggle. That way, if you aren't alone, and this is the 40th email, they change the expected delivery of assignments. I had one professor ask us in a poll and another one who set daily quizzes that were times with follow up posts you have to respond to other students. It was nuts. I told the professor my entire other schedule and how much of a time suck his 8 credit hours were. He cut everything down to the online lecture and the forum, no more daily quizzes to prove we were engaged in his course. Also it pays to talk on the phone with professors and not email them, so for professors that give you a phone number, call. Let other school faculty and staff know too. The limit of a professor stops at the Dean, so telling the dean your ads struggling allows room for conversation and improvement of online coursework. Remember that these online classes equate to less work for professors, they feel like they are grading enough and assign more and more, to fill their schedule up. Hang in there, get to graduation and but don't hold your breath - take in a deep breath and try not to stress about grades. You can retake a course, you can retake a test, you can take a break. Grades legitimately to not matter after graduation unless you plan to immediately go into a master's (not recommended).

[@lime.324]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m still young and sometimes feel as though I have it so easy, yet feel so challenged for no reason. I didn’t know other people felt this way too. Thank you so much.

[@cooky2991]

@@joshlanders I only saw your response right now, but I 1000% appreciate your advice. I tried creating a schedule, but having classes at any point between 8 and 17 o' clock took the agency away from students in many parts, which they have changed over the last couple of months (luckily). In our school they made a survey at the end of the school year and told all teachers to cut back on the work a little. Some teachers still have issues figuring out a good amount, but it's gotten better. We just started back on online school on the 11th of January and it's a bit overwhelming, but they are working on it and are asking students for their thoughts at the end of each week.

[@cooky2991]

@@lime.324 when we are young we all go through a bunch of changes, from personal development, to figuring yourself out and trying to maintain social relationships with peers. Anyone who is saying that it's easy hasn't been a teenager/is a teenager in our time and sees everyday stress as nonexistent/normal. Getting overwhelmed when bunch of things are happening at the same time with too few things to back you up, like the current situation, can be hard. Measuring the amount of hardship people go through and holding it against one another doesn't help anyone. If you ever want to talk, I'll be here to listen, but until then take a ghost hug (if you're comfortable with it) :)

[@lime.324]

@@cooky2991 thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@jacksonls7357]

“ I worried about a lot of things other kids didn’t” I always said the same thing

[@pauliendauwe5216]

This video touched me in a positive way. Many students skip school, pretending to be sick. When mental health days are introduced, people shouldn't lie about this anymore. I think it's great that this is being talked about more and more so that it becomes less of a taboo. It's something that everyone has problems with, but is never really talked about. I hope this is really taken into consideration.

[@msluzynski01]

I went to middle and high school with her. Very proud of her

[@alissahadley144]

Mental health days definitely helped me a lot . I have anxiety and could get overwhelmed very easily . My mum was happy for me to have the occasion day off as long as I was missing nothing important at school that day and caught up at home . Always gave me a sense of control again.

[@bishopprenton8196]

I can understand this. It’s also a person to person issue. You’ll only ever know if there are problems if people are more open. It’s great she’s speaking on this issue.

[@jesrielbarangian]

I like how she talks; she's calm, and her voice is loud and clear. Her gestures are really good because she faces every angle of the audience. She also made great eye contact with the audience. Her facial expression also has a great impact on delivering the message. I can relate to her message because I also experience mental breakdowns where I can't finish my activities on time. I like how she says it's okay not to be okay because, in this world, everything is complicated. And the way she reminds us that we should look out for each other is really caring. And let's always remember that mental health challenges are not going away, so we should manage them by looking after one another.❤❤❤

[@PaulSmith-pf2uq]

No one suggested mental health days to me so I resorted to truancy. It saved my life when school got too overwhelming. I had no idea I was suffering from High Anxiety, Depression and ADHD and nobody around me had noticed anything. Some family I had.

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

I wish we learned mental health care stuff in school when I was young. I’m suffering from vertigo and fatigue, etc so I want to do meditation but it’s harder than I expected.

[@ericw3517]

You are a snowflake.

[@HappyTrees_]

@@ericw3517 No they aren't.

[@sochxrri17]

@@ericw3517 Wow SOOO original. Out of anything you could've said, you just HAD to say that 😒

[@J0ester1234]

Personally, this should be at least introduced to politicians around the world. Even if not adopted, this should be a vocal point for all. In schools, I can vouch that mental health is not respected like it should be. The themes (at least in my school) of mental health were mocked by members of staff. Mocked. I know that as someone who suffers silently, people making those snide remarks don't help, it makes people worse thinking that struggling is bad. It's ok to be not ok, but people don't see that.

[@KootFloris]

You're not weak needing those days. You are not the problem, the system is. The whole educational system needs to be changed. Being smarter with mental health to survive the system, means you buy into the madness. Measurability in education is a war crime, makes victims around the world. We claim drop outs are losers. No, they always have talents education doesn't reward, which is insane. That too sickens people. In fact education is organized around the measuring of progress in learning, not in what maximizes learning, like playing and messing around. It prefers to create docile workers for jobs, not critical thinking people who know how to change the system. It prepares you for the system as it is, not for the life that awaits you. Should I go on?

[@starsupontheland]

Hear hear! To both of you.

[@smyset111]

Well, I think you should go to a school near Fishers, Indiana, the schools there are nice. They showed us this in class

[@summerdais325]

Before watching: My parents, particularly my dad, advocated for mental health days. No excuses. The only stipulations were it couldn't be on a test day or day a project was due. He knew I didn't require those stipulations, but he told the school this was our agreement. I was an excellent student, but I struggled with my mental health, migraines, terrible periods, and hypoglycemia.

[@djeframe1]

I resonated with this. Last year was a very difficult year for me, I had trouble with my studies at university, and needed mental health days, I even had my doctor write a letter for me to give to my course co-ordinators. But the university's board of education deemed it unworthy of missing any classes, even though I was catching up on the work they failed me from my course and it will always be on my record now.

[@sofiaoffredi696]

This makes me cry. I have a breakdown today and i was hard bc i have so many in this month and i tired to be sick. Thank you for this words, this video and your brave

[@homiebreadpill]

My high school acts all "oh yeah we really care about our students' mental health!" but they don't let us have mental health days, we tend to get in trouble for 'disturbing' the class with a panic attack, and, if we aren't in trouble, then we're left in the hall until we 'settle down'. They don't try to address the situation or try to fix it. They just leave you until you can bottle your feelings back up

[@Kyosika]

I graduated about 2 years ago and work full time now. I could use a mental health day much more now then I would as a student.

[@JT-zy2ft]

Yeah as a student you have a whole 3 to 4 months of mental health days it’s called summer break. Wish I had that back now working full time.

[@Kyosika]

@@JT-zy2ft I know hahah. No, buy seriously, I'm sure some students would need it. Not denying that. However, when I went to university I had more room to schedule my own time. Now it's 9 to 5 (usually longer than 5) and the only moment you have for yourself are the weekeds. I need more than 2 days to recharge.

[@MrEmanuelThomas]

Anyone reading this comment should know that your voice matters just as much as Ms. Hardcastle's. She delivered a powerful speech and her talk, as well as my TEDx talk, should inspire you to take a leap of faith on yourself and voice your truths while inspiring others to do the same! God bless you all!

[@MrEmanuelThomas]

@slawrence999 Perspective is as subjective as truth; which is why two things can be true at the same time, even if opinions differ-case and point. Nice try on your argument though. You’re better off reading the room, rather than trying to read me. Godspeed to you, smart guy.

[@slawrence999]

@@MrEmanuelThomas No worries, sir. The locution "your truth" has a much, much shorter history than "the truth." The definite article belongs in front of truth; the possessive pronoun not so much. Subjectivity has its place in the world, as in appraising a painting in a museum. You're entitled to your perceptions. Objective truth is knowable, but it takes a lot of work, as any scientist will attest in an inquiry or across a series of them. If you're going to erect a bridge across a river, you've got to be grounded in objective reality. Whether it remains standing is a matter of making correct engineering choices. If it collapses, then the engineers will admit that they made objectively wrong choices. That would be the truth of the matter. To attribute subjective meaning to a term that has been used to highlight objective reality is unhelpful to people who are misled into thinking that they are a source of truth. Only one person can legitimately claim to be the source of Truth, and we surely are not Him. I wish you Godspeed as well.

[@10aDowningStreet]

I feel like when we lived in smaller tribes of 150-or-so.... mental health issues where very rare, the unnatural nature of the pressures of modern life are too much for us as a species, we're not evolved to deal with them. We're a weird species that pushes itself far outside its natural bounds in order to thrive. Soon we'll be in space and on other worlds, adapting to those unnatural challenges. It's sad but also impressive.

[@bakersmileyface]

We spend so much time trying to posses material knowledge that we neglect knowledge of ourselves. We're too selfish. Help others and it will help ourselves, make us feel like we're meaningful and we're worth something. There are people out there that are suffering more than we are. We should put them before ourselves and it will help us find meaning.

[@BHP_farm]

Karl, I think you nailed it right on the head. As an originally tribal species we have become so globalized and I believe social media is actually very detrimental in that aspect.

[@10aDowningStreet]

@@BHP_farm Great point, you need to feel a sense of belonging in a group. I feel no belonging at all on KZbin, Reddit... I think groups that big disorientate us because some kind of mental stress. On the other hand, I am part of a Discord for my city (200-ish person server), I fit in, everyone knows me, I have my close friends, I have people I don't get on with but I'm almost comforted by knowing my place in that group. I feel it has been beneficial to my mental health. Highly recommend small Discord groups based on your own interests, location or other commonalities you share with a group of no bigger than 300. May take months to fit, may take days/weeks, but once you're known to the community you're apart of it.

[@BHP_farm]

Róbert Kica I’ll check out that podcast, thanks for the suggestion. I definitely agree every person has mental health problems, part of life. My point being I am worried ppl in H.S. use a mental health day but spend all day on social media, therefore not helping.

[@dzakyrahman7656]

school: do i look care?

[@mikebasil4832]

Thank you, Hailey. This is very good news. I could have used many Mental Health Days in my school years. I’m glad that children in this generation can have chances to be much more fortunate.

[@riva8663]

hailey! omgg i speechless. yeaa you are right, "if you sprint in the very beginning, you are going to get bunrt out. you may even hurt yourself from pushing too hard. but if you take it slow, and you push yourfelf other times, you are sure to be way more successfull." I know, we are ordinary human beings, our brains, our bodies, even mentally we must be tired, therefore there needs to be vigilance to mental health so that all systems in the body are maintained health.

[@ericlego321]

She's so well spoken its insane

[@Michelle-sj4ib]

Mental health is a very important and I feel it is an issue that is often not seen with much importance. Mental health days can really make a difference in my opinion. Having a day to try to “catch up” can give some a sense of relief. keeping track of how much and how many students take mental health days can be a good thing as it would bring awareness or raise flags on those who may need more help.

[@nepp-]

watching this for a school essay, and where I'm at there isn't a such thing as mental days

[@juliaa1617]

What a great and mature for her age girl! I'm a teacher and I agree it's indeed a very serious matter nowadays. Children do need help from both school and parents. It's terrible to have suicides in general but it's even worse when it happens with teenagers. Thank you for such inspiring talk and being so proactive to help others, God bless you.

[@patrickschott907]

I teach secondary English and I use my sick and personal days off for mental health days at least once a quarter. When I get tired or run down, I take a day and just use it to relax and get into a good mindset moving forward- students should absolutely be able to do this too. Over the last few years there has been movement for better mental health in schools and this idea, along with many others, could be a step in the right direction.

[@TinaLeder]

I know she's focusing on *universities / schools* 👩‍🏫 but this is true with *adults in the 9 to 5 grind.* I agree with this bright strong woman and I think corporate jobs can definitely adopt this as well which would in turn save the company money reducing costly turn over (plan on doing so for my future employees).🎯

[@JimC]

If she needs mental health days, she's not all that strong.

[@mirandayeung4280]

Hii Tina, I absolutely appreciate your kindness. It'll make the world a better place for all of us since we're all interconnected.:))

[@vashstampede4878]

@@JimC the fact that she can openly and confidently talk about why she and MANY other people need mental health days is a sign of strength and resilience. You're a complete fucking tool.

[@wendychen2419]

I agree with this. As someone who is a full time student and works full time as well, mental health is a must. At work, I have the option to unplug and have my "mental health check ins" by using my PTO. However, schools are not the same be it in Elementary to college/higher education. There was only 1 professor/teacher that I have had in my life (I am 28) that had mentioned how important self care and mental health is important. This is how students can do better and be happier with themselves - not to mention be more motivated and feel like their mental health actually matters.

[@Oddie99000]

Yay new Ted talk. This is important info for students feeling under pressure. And even more for supervisors overworking their students in the world of chaos right now

[@needahandle]

This hit home in a personal way I don't wish to express on a public forum. All I can say is, thank you young lady, for shining a light on this and offering an informed personal perspective

[@WatcherCobalt]

My parents gave me mental health days later into my school career, or I'd take mental health days concurrent to my sister.

[@Rfarmer820]

My mom would let me take mental health days. Even if I was in school and suddenly felt drained, I would text her and she would say (not kidding) "fake a migraine, and ill come to get you". She works at home so it was fun to just hang out with her and breathe for a bit.

[@ammeanuong7303]

Why students should have a mental health days. This video help me recognize the value of mental health in our life. Many thanks

[@johnlouiscorporalsantos8713]

This video offers a captivating and intimate exploration of the frequently neglected realm of teenage mental health. The speaker’s journey from early experiences with trauma-induced anxiety and depression to becoming an advocate for legislative change is truly inspiring, positively impacting countless students. The recognition that mental health is a universal concern strikes a powerful chord-every individual, irrespective of their diagnosis, possesses mental health that requires care and attention. The development and approval of House Bill 2191 showcase the significant impact of youth-driven efforts in influencing important policies. Permitting students to take mental health days conveys a significant message: the importance of mental and physical health is on par. This legislation not only provides students with the opportunity to recuperate but also fosters transparent dialogue among them, their parents, and educators. This transition is essential for diminishing stigma and facilitating timely intervention. I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that arise when mental health takes a backseat to the demands of school or work. I remember a period in college when I was perpetually exhausted, yet I struggled to find a valid reason to take a break. The implementation of structured mental health days, as illustrated in this video, could have greatly impacted my ability to manage stress and enhance productivity. An essential aspect of this discussion is the necessity for schools to incorporate mental health education into their curriculum. The speaker highlighted an important observation: while many of us receive training in CPR, we seldom learn how to effectively address mental health crises. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) programs offer essential tools for identifying and supporting individuals in the midst of a mental health crisis. Organisations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provide complimentary educational resources and support for students and educators alike. This video emphasises the significance of self-care for individuals of all ages. Even brief moments dedicated to pausing, reflecting, or recharging can be instrumental in preventing burnout. Life can be likened to a long-distance race; it’s essential to pace ourselves and honour our limits to attain lasting well-being. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the speaker and all those who have championed these changes; your courage and determination are truly commendable. Your efforts not only affirm the challenges faced by students but also lay the groundwork for a more compassionate and nurturing community. Let’s keep these discussions going and champion mental health education and resources across the country.

[@NikhLogic]

Every child in current date, has a lot of pressure in terms of being the best at every activity. It's a competition & schools and parents need to look into this more closely. I Love your videos! The TED talks are very inspirational and filled with knowledge. By watching each of your videos I started my own channel. So thanks :)

[@AbdulBasit-rx8zc]

I am giving papers in this uncertain time where we still don't even when or if this will ever end and this ted talk hits home and i am under constant stress.

[@alexanderpatrovesky6628]

Mental Health should be the priority of each and every one,when the mind is healty and is on the track,everything works smoothly

[@Extrasolar84]

Not a single eeuuhm.... IMPRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL!

[@renee3_4]

I feel like we need way more then just mental health days schools need to care about us more

[@riva8663]

Of course it matters. but before going to the bigger thing, be aware of the little things first, which we can do today. and the little thing that we can do now is aware of mental health.

[@2fbDJLL]

Brilliant, but get them implemented in universities too!!!

[@OdinOfficialEmcee]

What university cares if you don't show up to classes from time to time? I have skipped nearly entire semesters of classes and passed with an 85%. With the independence University and college offers you don't need them to sanction you taking a day of leave imo

[@goldwolf0606]

Are you fucking joking? You only have to show up for the labs and exams in college... if you can’t get through college without a “mental health day” you don’t deserve to graduate... so many classes I only went to take the tests. Going to classes was a waste of my time. Read the books. Do the examples in them. They contain a lot of useful information man...

[@sheresedunkley9546]

At my college you are not allowed to miss more than 2 classes and we also had few incidents where students commited suicide on campus. I agree with this.

[@maanvlam]

Lots of egotrippers in this reply thread. Or really stupid trolls. I just cant tell.

[@maanvlam]

I hear ya.

[@rinatalusig]

Mental health is an important thing that we must priotise by having regular breaks and reflecting through that, asking ourselves if we really are fine in the situation that we have and face in our everyday scenarios.

[@candace444ify]

So thankful with this speech 🙏❤️

[@nihadalmahrooq4335]

I had to say, may God bless parents, especially moms whom may tries to brings-out their children best of

[@rexommendation7117]

Amen

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I was over-worked and overwhelmed in college during the 90’s. I made a visceral, very real attempt to end it all, too, because... I barely had any friends, and all of my instructors focused on everything I WASN'T doing. I ended up in the hospital, stomach being pumped. So.. yup, they "brought me back". After that, I was treated with a mild apathy and mostly ignored. It's now 25 years later... and... I'm pretty much in the same position. No friends. No partner (she just left me, mostly due to her own mental illnesses)... and I'm treated with a sort of mild neglect and apathy. So little has changed. Interesting.

[@itouchtheskyilovetrentino]

Thank you so much for talking of this argument and sharing your personal story. Lovely watching and listenng to you here on the top of Italian mountain.

[@joeylipp9986]

I think this whole video is brining light to a mental health cause that most people are not paying attention to. The rise of suicide in young children is so prevalent nowadays that it’s astounding more people have not taken it more serious. I think the mental health days are a great idea if the kids take this seriously and don’t abuse this.

[@personationing3180]

“we even have songs about cpr” 💀

[@mostlyhueningkai]

Tight as a .....

[@schoolday5003]

This is great! Student wellbeing has never been more important than today

[@wowzennie5483]

my school system now has one mental health day every month (half-days) :D they are very useful and give students and teachers a rest!

[@jasminehernandez5368]

really hope and wish that because could understand that it’s hard, especially to those who have other things that at the time are more serious than school work, they just can’t keep up with work and all. Personally as a honor roll student, I told myself I want to quit, I want to stop this hard work after all this studying and days I would work myself for and just quit it all because I just couldn’t hold up much longer. It felt so relieving when we would have short breaks because it gave me enough time to really enjoy my time without any work being assigned for awhile, so I do think at least 3 days off of school anytime should be good for every kid. I understand that back then it wasn’t like that and you had no other choice, but same time, no one really prioritized mental health days. Maybe school does prepare us in the future to not miss a day and so on, but 3 days won’t hurt. We’re doing our best to at least do the most that we can at school for who we want to be as we get older. It’ll help us a lot more in academics as well to just take a break.

[@CorpseTongji]

i have her diagnosis this kind of support while going through public school would have radically changed my life as a young adult often times i feels like im five years behind everyone my age because i had to take half a decade after high school to get my mental health in check , when things could have been settled easily and cleanly from the beginning with a bit of attention and care

[@lyndebeaver]

1.What is the attention getter of the speech? Was it effective? Why or why not? A story from when she was a kid in school. I was very effective it helped me picture why mental health was so important to her. 2. What was the full thesis statement of the speech? Did the speaker do a good job making this clear within the first minute of the speech? At the age of six she struggled with mental health problems so her mom gave her 3 days during the school year she could use these days to skip school. 3.What were the main points of the speech in order? Were these easy to pick out? Why or why not? What's going on, how did we get here and what can we do? They were very easy to pick out because she stated them out right during her speech. 4.What kind of transitions did the speaker use? Were they effective? The speaker would use a real life example as a transition. She would also move her body when she was switching topics. This was effective to me because i knew a new point was coming. 5. Describe some information that your speaker introduced from an outside source. Did the speaker provide enough details so you knew you could trust their source materials? she would connect anatomy and basics care of the body inti the speech. Yes i had enough details to tell I could trust the source. 6. How did the speaker provide closure in his/her speech? Was the ending effective? Why or why not? She stated The thing I hope you take away from today is..... 7.What were the most persuasive parts of this speech? Give 2 examples. She formed a bill. She also stressed how important it was by connecting it back to CPR. 8. What, if any, new information did you discover by listening to this speech? List at least three things that were mentioned that you found memorable. She created a whole bill on meatal health in her state. 9.Did the speaker use presentation aids? If so, were they effective? How did they help or hinder their presentation? She used one slide. It was not a distraction at all. 10.Describe your interpretation of the overall delivery of the speech. What were the speaker's strong and weak points and why? (Don't focus on the technical aspects of this video such as video-audio being out of sync.) This presentation seams very professionally. It heald my attention the whole time. I would defiantly watch it again! 11.What do you believe should be the overall grade for that speech (number/letter grade)? Please explain your answer. If you deducted points, explain why you deducted those points. 100- very professional, had great confidence, knew what she was talking baout. post speech URLs of the speeches you found and chose to do this on.

[@127sedot4]

This is actually a great system because you can catch up with how well the students mental health are. In my country, Korea, they only made a classroom called 'we-class' and just put a teacher in there and wait for the students to come. It's passive, and doesn't do much. All it does they put a bunch of toys... and a LITTLE bit of counseling NOT TO DISTURB SCHOOL WORK...And the students think only dumb students go there. The point is that they should take it more seriously and make an active move. Also, in Korea, everyone think resting for mental health sounds stupid, which is discouraging... But we can always change and thank you for giving me insight about how to take care of students mental health.^_^

[@Juewelinterveiws]

This is an awesome thing! Wish we had this when I was in school!

[@aayushsrivastava4826]

Whos the guy in ur profile photo?

[@SnoMan1818]

I got a 3.6 GPA and was in ap/advanced classes and I would skip at least 20 days a year..... Mostly to play videogames, smoke weed, do homework, watch movies, etc.... It's bad because real 9-5 jobs don't give u that much vacation time so I set up bad habits there but at the end of the day it made my life so much better. I would fall asleep in tons of classes too.... My hate for school got so bad that I used to take 3 Oxycodone and smoke weed before school then take 2 more oxys once a few classes passed by because I hated school that much. At the end I was stoned every single day in school.

[@samuelbahij4878]

My parents did something similar and did also call them "mental health days". But yeah, students should be allowed these--how many I'm not sure, but I was very depressed in middle school and these helped. Just an option to opt out of any given day, no questions asked (by the school), no penalty. I think that's a great idea.

[@davidnguyen6823]

It's a repost, but that doesn't take any of it's importance away. Still a wonderful speech

[@axolotl7153]

One day I was in school having a servere panic attack and what did my teacher do? Stare at me as if I was doing something wrong. Teachers need to respect our mental health instead of disreguaring it

[@dr.julieconnor835]

As a youth mental health and peer leadership consultant, I agree mental health skills begin with open, honest conversations. It is unrealistic to assume just because we "talk" about mental health and promote help-seeking behaviors that students and adults feel comfortable using the words to ask for help. We must practice mental health conversations with youth with specific words and skills to guide a friend we care about to a trusted adult who can offer mental health support. It takes a village. This will not be accomplished with a worksheet, video, or book - it requires a commitment to normalize conversations about mental health. When we talk about tough topics like mental illness, we strip the stigma that shames children and teens into silence.

[@helenauscanga553]

This video is amazing and can actually change lifes. Thank you so much

[@kjmr52]

I'm 24, just got my first real career job. I struggled with these same issues and still do. When I was a kid, they gave me concerta and then adderall to fix my issues. Told me to go to the bathroom if I feel like I'm going to have an anxiety attack. It didnt work. When I was 22 and in college, I decided to go see a therapist, therapy worked better than any pill ever did.

[@renisgay9865]

I'm going to send this to our student counselor.

[@michelleorourke3657]

what an intuitive young lady!

[@cavemann_]

And here I am, instead of mental health days, I just skipped school like crazy. It worked!

[@-gohzy6134]

"Think of life like a race. A long distance race. If you sprint in the very beginning, you're going to get burnt out. You may even hurt yourself from pushing too hard. But if you pace yourself, if you take it slow sometimes intentionally and you push yourself other times. You are sure to be way more successful. "

[@iwritetotastelifetwice]

i wish people were this concerned about mental health in india as well. especially for high school students. people think online classes are much better but trust me they are way stressful. we have to sit in front of the screen for straight 5 hours and can't miss any classes because the matter discussed, won't be repeated. i just get one day off a week and that is on Sunday (yes not even on saturday). and it's not the end here, we have to complete assignments of almost 15 chapters in all 10 subjects. we have to prepare 10 project files and also study for the exams next month but YES ITS ALL AMAZING (':

[@davefisher1840]

That was WONDERFUL 👏👏👏

[@trybestdontquit6607]

Comment: The first part of this speech is not really persuasive but rather more on the informative side. Also, She has a great anecdote on the topic of mental health. One thing is assured though, It is not quite persuasive meaning I was not really persuaded to commit something.

[@orsike192]

holy moly, how on earth she does that? I wish I could present half as good as she does.

[@bakersmileyface]

That's the truth. I know how you feel. I can write an argument down that could convince you to divorce your wife. But if we have that conversation in person then I wouldn't be able to form a sentence in understandable English.

[@Extrasolar84]

@@bakersmileyface SAME!

[@emmaisawesome3684]

Practice helps

[@inponderland]

Trystelune lmao are you Dwight Schrute?

[@orsike192]

@@bakersmileyface really specific 😅😅. I'll let you know in case I am second guessing my future marriage!

[@florentinenice9146]

Why students should have mental health days? Because they need them! Just simply as that!

[@issygeorge07]

the worst thing about my mental health is that my parents don't believe me when i try to tell them how burnout and drained i am from school. i wake up every weekday stressing about whether or not I'm going to have enough time to get ready or not. and even if i feel like crap, i still go. school is so draining for teenagers to the point where it's not even funny anymore. i went from "i enjoy school, i want to go" to "i hate school, it's so boring" to now "i hate school, i'm so tired. BUT I HAVE TO GO." i'm starting to put school and education over my own health and i have nobody to help me control it. i remember one morning i woke up and i was so mentally drained. i looked tired, i felt tired and i couldn't stop crying. i obviously wasn't okay. but my parents sent me to school anyways, because it "wouldn't be fair on my younger siblings if they went to school and i stayed home". wow. and it took my little sister to text my dad to come and pick me up because she could tell i wasn't okay. please, please, please look after yourself. school and mental health is so scary when it isn't controlled. i love all of you

[@winzyl9546]

School is damaging my mental health so much that I need 10 mental health days for every 1 school days.

[@hewgoba]

Thanks for these upload video about mental health :)

[@Mindfullmomments]

I'm so glad to hear that somewhere in this world, some people trying hard for teaching self care to others, a I'm so sorry for my country, that even many adults don't know what mental health is !

[@SunshineMusic11]

ah she is amazing thank you hailey hardcastle for spreading this idea and doing such a beautiful thing for your community. i hope you can keep passing this law everywhere in the world

[@cathylivingston368]

I was a worrier, too, and suffered migraines at an early age. My mom and I had a similar understanding and valued our mental health days. She would call in my absences until I was old enough to do so myself. "Are you sick?" she'd say, and we'd both laugh when I replied "Yes, sick! Sick and tired of..."😄

[@sienab559]

the rest of the school boards: oh to see without my eyes ︶👄︶

[@selufi]

Listening to my favorite comedian’s monologues before sleeping has helped so much to my mental health

[@adamstates2328]

I'll try that out thanks.

[@olingabenjamin3868]

Aah

[@lavie_desfilles]

That’s me either I’m super portative either can’t even speak and cry. The worst is I never know how I will feel in the day

[@varunkhare5625]

So relatable

[@aticosmos5156]

It's a tough area in the subject of mental health, if it's done right it can work, but it can affect students in a negative way if done in a lazy way... it's the tough love versus being gentle argument... not easy to know what's right in each situation...

[@nancyyhow]

Imagine being 23 years old and being that well spoken and confident. Keep doing what you're doing! ❤️

[@scottishpotatoes2991]

I hope this becomes a thing because by the time a holiday comes I'm on the verge of a mental breakdown

[@dalelane1948]

Not only should the poor fragile things get mental health days, they should be given awards for participation in it too!

[@bakersmileyface]

This is a real issue you know. We definitely should be helping these people with their mental health. But only helping. Not catering to them like PC culture aims to do, because that's going to end up terribly. But helping them is a must if we want to keep moving forward. It's a new age and we're presented with new problems. That requires new solutions. This is apart of that solution. Just learn to adapt.

[@justsophia7384]

Nicely done, Hailey. It is good to see our youth initiating change around important issues, including mental health.

[@bradleyfitzik3603]

Looking back I guess I took some mental health days too...but I just called it skipping class ;-)

[@notdhruvv]

My parents: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that

[@MamaAkina]

Saw title - came just to like the video.

[@j-10k64]

Amazing message!👏🏽

[@primordial.sounds]

Beautiful message

[@bojangles8062]

How about, why society should rethink how it operates, so that people stop losing their minds.

[@bakersmileyface]

It's not practical. People naturally oppose change. People don't like things they're not comfortable with, and that will apply to the people with mental health issues as well. It's best we just let society learn, adapt and mature at its own pace like it has done and like it is doing now.

[@oliver7981]

Don't forget to focus on the cause as much as the symptoms.

[@lisedenmark]

My thought exactly! How about putting some more effort into not accepting that schools - and work places - are making quite a lot of people sick! Mentally and physically.