There is so much more access than you think there is at GHS!

Today is a good day to start talking about mental health as all days should be. Your mental health affects everything in your life. One of the main causes of mental health issues is school. Many kids do not know about the mental health access that they have in school. This issue needs to be addressed. In this day in age, stress is just a normal part of life. People tend to ignore their problems before they get worse and can not find help. Addressing stress and anxiety before they become severe is the best way to prevent crippling stress and anxiety that may start to have effects on physical health. Many people that have stress and anxiety start to have early symptoms of depression. Only 40 percent of students with emotional, behavioral and mental health disorders graduate from high school, compared to the national average of 76 percent. How can students function during school when they are not in the right mindset to learn?

Golden High School actually has many resources for kids that may be struggling with mental health issues. One of these resources at GHS is Mr. Reed, the school psychologist who can help students through issues,