TED Talks Daily The case for student mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle
May 15, 2020
Hailey Hardcastle, a passionate student mental health advocate, shares her journey lobbying for mental health days in Oregon schools. She emphasizes the critical need for mental health awareness among students, drawing from personal experiences of stress and anxiety. The conversation explores the stigma surrounding mental health, advocating for systemic changes to support students. Hardcastle also discusses the importance of emotional hygiene and how breaks can enhance well-being and academic performance, offering actionable strategies for schools and communities.
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Mental Health Rest Days
- Hailey Hardcastle made a deal with her mom to take mental health rest days during school.
- This helped her manage her trauma-induced anxiety and clinical depression from a young age.
Mental Health for All
- Everyone has mental health, regardless of diagnosis.
- Mental and physical health are interconnected, with mental illness sometimes manifesting physically.
Statewide Crisis
- Multiple suicides in Hailey's hometown highlighted the broader youth mental health crisis.
- A student forum revealed similar crises occurring in schools across Oregon.