Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling hosts mental health discussion
Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a mental health meeting. Parents and children can attend to hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North Texas Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
September 28, 2022
Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling is hosting a discussion on mental health in children and adolescents on Wednesday at 6 p.m at the Frisco ISD Administration Board Room. Parents and children can join and hear from William Floyd, Board Member of the North Texas Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
“Suicide prevention and mental health are important and help us openly discuss mental health by breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness,” counselor Amanda Zambiasi said. “We want our students to know that they do not have to struggle alone, it is ok to not be ok.”
The end of September marks the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, leaving many students and faculty reflecting on the importance of mental health.
“Mental health is super important because everything impacts your mental health and your mental health impacts everything,” sophomore Riya Sharma said. “It’s a cycle. If you have good mental health, your life is more likely to be more positive.”
The importance of mental health education has substantially grown.
“Mental health education is very important because a lot of people my age struggle with it, and a lot of people have family and friends that have struggled as well,” sophomore Sradha Das said. “When you have mental health education, it makes a difference because people don’t feel as alone because then they will see other people like them struggling as well.”
Students such as Das believe this opportunity will help parents take the mental health of students more seriously and prioritize it in their kids.
“There are so many greater problems, and so many issues happening related to mental health,” Das said. “When parents finally become aware of these problems, they will realize their kids are going through a lot. Parents also don’t really know what’s going on at school as much as the students do. When a whole lot of people and educators really get to talk about what is really going on then maybe mental health will be seen as a bigger problem.”
Students are hopeful that openly having a discussion on mental health will implement further action in Frisco ISD.
“I feel like just talking about your mental health, even if nothing happens, just talking about it will make sure it is in everyone’s minds,” Sharma said. “Eventually and hopefully, the Frisco ISD board will do something about it and hopefully implement some form of mental health education.”
Students who need support or someone to talk to about issues or concerns about either their own, or a classmate’s mental health can reach out to their counselor through their website.
