Mental health matters

This year has been a lot to handle. With the Covid-19 pandemic going on, many have found it very difficult to find ways to stay positive. Covid-19 has truly affected people's mental health and impacted their lives. 

Ms. Tartufo the adjustment counselor at Norwood High School talked about her thoughts on this past year and how it has affected mental health. 

“This past year has affected kids and families in so many ways, with varying amounts of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged our normal ways of doing just about everything. While some kids have adapted, some are suffering greatly. Social isolation and suffering in silence is detrimental to young people (and older people, too). My advice is more of a plea, as in, Please reach out to anyone, if you are experiencing intense negative feelings. You are not alone. We are here to help you get through hard times! It takes courage to ask for help. It is okay to lean on someone when we have trouble standing alone" she said.

Paige Moore who is a freshman at Norwood High School talked about her year and her challenges with mental health. 

“My mental health before Covid was good but during Covid, I was alone for long periods of time without seeing family or friends which made me feel lonely and I became more quiet and less likely to speak up in a big crowd which has affected my work ethic in school. Some things I do to help my mental health is go outside and take time for myself because it is easy for me to get stressed out.” 

Rina David who is a freshman at Norwood High School also shared her struggles with mental health during the pandemic. 

“Before Covid, I was in a happier place but now I would say I’m not as happy as I used to be since everything has changed. Some things I do to help myself are go on walks or listen to music which helps. I talk to a therapist once a week which is very helpful and also talk to my dad if I need to.”