Mental health is really important to everyone, and it’s something we should care about because it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. It also leads to social problems like unemployment, broken families, poverty, drug abuse and related crimes. Poor mental health plays a significant role in diminished immune functioning. Medically ill patients with depression have worse outcomes than those without.  Mental health conditions  can cause difficulties in all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. They can result from or lead to problems at school and at work.

There are many ways to help with mental health like exercise, go for a walk, eat healthy, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and try relaxing. Another way to cope with mental health is by just talking things through with a person we trust can help and feel like a relief, also a therapist can help. Luckily Hoover High School has free therapy sessions that can help students who are going through situations and don’t know who to talk to.

Mending Matters can help with explaining what therapy is and will meet with students so they can figure out what they need to work on.  It can take multiple sessions for the student to find out. Everyone needs an outside perspective to help with problems. Students can make appointments at their main room, 515, or they can look for Ms. Rocio is sometimes in room K. Students can always talk to their school counselors first, and he or she may be able to find students the right help.

According to their website, “Our Master’s-level therapists implement therapeutic models utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches proven to be effective when working with youth in a school setting. We take into careful consideration each student’s background, including; gender, language, cultural differences, past trauma, personal experiences and beliefs.”

Mending Matters give students the opportunity to speak openly about their experiences in a confidential and safe environment.