As most people know by now, Mooresville High School has recently gone through an event that can be traumatic to experience. With that being said, now the importance of mental health and speaking up to advocate for yourself and others is important.
On February 13th, The Mooresville Schools Police Department was made aware of a situation in which a high school student made threats that would have led to a very unsafe situation the following day. This came from an email sent out to parents regarding the event. With how this may affect students mental health is an issue that needs to be taken just as seriously as physical health.
Many people all over the world deal with mental health and it is a completely normal thing. It is always okay to reach out for help if needed. Resources are available to students and staff members.
“It’s a widely known statement in difficult situations if you see something say something. But just as important for everyone’s mental health, if you feel something say something. Never hesitate to reach out for help. We truly are here to do that,” Principal Wes Upton said.
Students are encouraged to talk to their counselors if they feel that they are in need of mental health resources.
Emily Roscoe is the social emotional learning coordinator for the Mooresville School district. She provided an insight on what students should do if they are seeking help and the resources that are available to them.
“There are many resources. Step one could be a school counselor. Many students prefer to talk to admin or teachers that they are comfortable with. Our schools also partner with a program called Youth First and other mental health agencies,” Roscoe said.
Telehealth is also an option for students to consider that provides them with people to talk to.
“This is a convenient way to do therapy, for example, if a students knows that they have second period free, they could have their therapy that period in a safe space provided by the school. Get involved and never hesitate to reach out if you need help,” Roscoe said.
Troubling times can lead to many students feeling worry-stricken, but Mooresville has many programs in place to keep students safe and provide them trusted adults to talk to about their concerns.
