CBS News Colorado is working with MTV in May to promote “Mental Health Is Health.”
Having an open conversation about our emotional health is an important step for each of us to grow.
At a time when many young people are struggling, families in the Boulder Valley School District came together to share ideas and resources.
“It’s really hard. And we’re all in it together. So thank you for being here tonight,” said Boulder High School Principal Alanna Morales.
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It is common for parents to feel lost and anxious when their children struggle with their mental health.
Christopher Uhlig lost his son to suicide. “He was a 16-year-old boy and I’m here to raise awareness to make sure that mental health is not something that’s swept under the rug or something that no one talks about,” Uhlig said, “and I think if it had been, he could have talked to someone and that would have changed the outcome. can
At a gathering night last month, Boulder alumni and recent alumni shared their sources of stress and triggers for depression.
“They don’t have a very good place to process a lot of the big things that are going on politically and globally. And I think there’s a lot. It’s very stressful people, parents and kids,” said the Boulder schools student, who prefers to use only her first name, Maya.
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Everyone can play a role in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Maya added, “Especially for parents, I would say it’s extremely important to acknowledge your own mental health. Your children are very intelligent, and they will take what you do and use you as an example.”
The discussion took place at the Educational Impact Foundation for Boulder Valley Schools.
Funds earmarked to close the funding gap for public schools are being diverted to address youth mental health in a way unlike any seen before.
Alison Billings, Executive Director Impact on education“I hope we can let them know that it’s not all about them, that the schools are an asset to our community and that we can all come together to help students and young people and think of them all as our children,” he said. .
Boulder Schools’ link to mental health supports for families is accessible. over here
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call National. 9-8-8 Free phone line and talk to someone.