Today’s kids are inundated with social media updates, the prevalence of internet-related activities, the ease of everything at their fingertips, etc. Though technology has so many benefits and the use of it is not wrong, there is a direct correlation between an increase and technology and a decrease in positive mental health. Continue reading
As a secondary English teacher, mental health is a huge issue I’ve faced, both in and out of the classroom. I’ve also seen this in my personal life, with friends, siblings of friends, and people I’ve encountered who have battled depression and other mental illnesses.
These illnesses are disabling, their crippling, and they make a huge impact on the way we learn and approach the world.
That’s why awareness, understanding, and compassion are THE most important ways, as teachers, we can connect with our struggling students. Continue reading
