Do you think high school students should be able to miss school for mental health reasons? I personally think so because mental health is very important. I should be able to take a day where I just don’t have to do everything on the go. Taking a mental health day is so important to me because you just spend the day at home not having to worry about anything. Mental health has its own month for a reason. A mental health day is to release the stress,anxiety and overthinking of school. I’m not gonna sit here and say that education is not important because it is, but sometimes its good to take a break.

In A New York Times article, “ Should students Be allowed to miss school for Mental health reasons.” It states That because of high stress levels in school states like Arizona , Virginia have passed bills to have students miss school for mental health days. Mental health days promote self-care and self-awareness. During Mental health days, Students start to realize they don’t need to overthink as much as they do.

Most schools around the world love to focus and explain why mental health is so important. At North high, There was a video made explaining why mental health is so important, students and teachers gave their opinions on it. Likely when taking mental health days, People look for support and comfort because they need it from so much anxiety and stress. Mental health is just as important as physical health so treating it helps you with your self-esteem. Some even go to therapy to release the anxiety and stress that they have.

Students should be able to take mental health days because they need a break sometimes. Taking mental health days is not being considered lazy, it’s treating yourself to something that you deserve. By taking mental days, Students can go back to school with a fresh mindset that gives them motivation to work and stay productive. Taking a mental health day doesn’t set you up for failure but for more success.