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Mental illness, especially depression, has become increasingly common in young people. About one-fifth of all teens experience depression, and teen suicide rates have almost doubled over the past decade, making suicide one of the leading causes of death among teens. To address these concerns, Morgantown High School will facilitate the National Alliance on Mental Illness's Ending the Silence mental health awareness program on October 27-30, for all freshmen during World Studies classes. The program will provide students with valuable information and resources.
Goals of the program are as follows:
1) To teach students the basics of mental health as well as the symptoms and warning signs of mental health conditions and suicide
2) To teach students appropriate steps to take if someone they know is struggling with mental illness
3) To help students identify sources of support in the school and community
4) To offer students an opportunity to talk with members of our student support team
This event is not intended to diagnose mental illness, but families of students who indicate the need for follow-up care will be contacted and provided additional resources. Prevention and wellness resources are also available on this page along with information specific to the upcoming Ending the Silence program.
We encourage you to work with your child and MHS throughout this process and to reach out to the Counseling Department at (304) 291-9264 with any feedback or concerns. Parents who do not wish for their children to participate in the program should contact Alisha Kingery at alisha.kingery@k12.wv.us.
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