Why students should have mental health days

Title:
Why students should have mental health days
Speaker:
Hailey Hardcastle
Description:

School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout -- but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
07:24
Format: HTML5
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