Kamia Jones, an 8th-grade volunteer, talked about the advice she would give someone struggling with mental health. She said, “ The advice I would give to them is that it is okay not to be okay.”

Nevaeh Ramsey, an 8th-grade volunteer, discussed why attending this event could benefit people. “It can benefit them by knowing that they are not alone.”

Kylie Reed, also an 8th-grade volunteer, talked about why she thinks that mental health awareness is important. She said, “ I think it’s important because a lot of people choose to act a certain way not knowing what other people are going through.”

Leah Gonzalez, a 6th-grade volunteer, talked about why she thinks that attending the event is important. She said, “To help other kids learn about mental health.”

Mental Health Awareness is important for people who are struggling with mental health issues. They need to know that there are resources available to help them through what’s going on with their overall well-being, influencing a person to understand that it is okay not to be okay, as it provides social aspects of life and shapes how people view all aspects of their health.

 It is important to prioritize yourself, as this promotes understanding, reduces stigma around mental health conditions, and improves access to support services. 

988 is a crisis lifeline that anyone can call if they need someone to talk to, or if today was a bad day. 

Talk about it, although it doesn’t just make all of it go away, can help prevent people from hurting themselves and putting their lives in jeopardy.