MYM: VA Teens Are Helping Students Struggling With Mental Health

Mental health is coming up more in conversations in schools everywhere but one Fairfax County school is taking steps to help those who may be suffering.

Teens at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax County are being trained to help their classmates not with math or science, but with their mental health.

Sraavy Ranga, in the teen mental health first aid group said it wasn’t too long ago she was dealing with anxiety and depression. Through this group they are not only learning how to deal with it, but how to help others.

School counselors share helpful tips with the students as well as how to observe and know the signs of mental health issues.

They’ve learned how to approach classmates who may be struggling.

They are supposed to be gentle and help them find the best-suited adult to help.

The students say some of their classmates feel more comfortable talking to them first and then an adult.

So far, twelve students at Robinson were trained to be part of the first cohort of teen mental health first aid.

Source: WJLA

Photo: Getty Images


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