Now, jobs and schools are increasingly incorporating them into their policies.
“It’s what our society has needed for a long time.”
At the same time, 70-80% identified their schools as outlets for mental health education and support.
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Encouraging people to pause to attend to whatever’s hurting can prevent the issue from snowballing, Johnson said.
“Mental health days allow for time to rejuvenate, refocus and recharge,” Johnson added.
Amidst growing conversation around mental health, schools are responding.
Johnson hopes to see this trend grow.
The current ways in which mental health days are being implemented aren’t perfect.
There’s also the missed material.
Isolation can also exacerbate issues that may lead to self-harm.
TheNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineis available 24/7 in English and Spanish at 800-273-8255.
It can help you or a loved one get connected with further resources.
So, what’s a good way to do it?
Try fully disconnecting from your workspace or school where possible.
Next, participate in activities that make you feel good or fulfilled.
Do what gives you a jolt of positivity or clears your mind.
“Your mental health day can look however you determine it necessary,” she said.
“It does not have to be a long list of to-do or notable accomplishments.
The goal is to nourish your full being and give yourself what you think you need.”
And sometimes, a mental health day isn’t enough to get you feeling better.
New York Times.Teens are advocating for mental health days off school.
Mental Health America.Young Peoples Mental Health In 2020: Hope, Advocacy, And Action For The Future.
Harris Poll.Teen Mental Health.
FOX News.Students can take mental health day under new legislation.
CNBC.Students can now take mental health days off from school in Oregonheres why.
NPR.Kids In Illinois Will Soon Be Able To Take 5 Mental Health Days From School.
Forbes.The Futility of Mental Health Days.
