“Yes, academics are important,” Burgos said. “But mental education is important.”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but at Wheatland Middle, the conversation went beyond awareness. It became part of the school day.
Wheatland MS recently held its 2nd annual Mental Health Fair on Friday, May 15, giving students time to learn about mental health, explore coping strategies, and connect with community resources available to support them.
Organized by School Social Worker Cary Burgos, the fair was created to help students understand that mental health is something everyone experiences, even if it looks different from person to person.
During Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, Wheatland is helping students see that caring for their mental health isn't separate from their education, it's part of it.
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