Mental health coordinators are on a mission to help Birmingham area students thrive

Insecurity and fear still keep many people from seeking psychotherapeutic help, such a study says. But the more you know about the subject, the easier it gets.

Mental health coordinators are on a mission to help Birmingham area students thrive

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HCHS Student Ambassadors on a Mission to Promote Mental Wellness

By Jennifer Wimmer Seventeen Hancock County High School students in grades 9-12 are dedicating their time and energy to serve in an active role as advocates for mental wellness. The work they are doing is very needed and truly appreciated, and their efforts deserve recognition. Each one plans to continue on this essential mission until they graduate. HCHS Guidance Counselor JoVonna Smiley has incorporated a new comprehensive school counseling pl…

However, the more you know about the subject, the easier it becomes.Psychic problems are still a taboo topic in Germany, according to a recent study by the Foundation for Health Knowledge. Around half of the population hate to talk to others about mental difficulties, while two out of five respondents fear that their complaints could be considered "imagined" if no physical causes were found.In particular, men and persons who perceive themselves …