Kids Can Understand Their Feelings

In 1991, my brother started Kindergarten.
This was the beginning of his educational career, and also the beginning of his school-related mental health struggles.
To make improvements with our awareness, acknowledgement and intervention; educators, professionals and parents need to work together as a team. Collaboration needs to take place with support, not disagreement.
Parents shouldn't feel that they are fighting the system to get what is best for their child. Educators shouldn't have to beg their administration for tools and resources to meet the needs of their students. Medical professionals need to be heard when they recognize behaviors and symptoms in children, even if they are just Kindergarten age.
When a child is diagnosed with ASD, the medical field states that early intervention is key in success with behavioral therapy treatment. Why do we not feel the same way when it comes to children's mental health?
Early intervention is necessary in all components of a child's life and growth.
Support #gby3foundation to help ensure more #mentalhealthawareness in elementary schools.
Acknowledge the feelings of little learners. Kids can understand their emotions and combat their struggles.
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Chelsea YeagerJanuary 27, 2021Comment

My name is Lisa Yeager, I am George’s mom and the founder of GBY3 Foundation. George’s life was an amazing adventure that became a wild roller coaster ride due to mental illness. Our family attempted to educate ourselves as much as possible in order to help and support George in his struggles. In the 18 months since his passing while grieving and planning this foundation, the one thing that stands out more than anything is the need for education among students and erasing the stigma that surrounds mental health issues. Young people need to know it is OK to ask for someone to talk to. Adults need to listen with empathy and understanding. Looking to end your life is not a solution to any problem, neither is hurting yourself. My hope is to begin a nationwide conversation that puts our young people at ease with their social emotional health and encourages them to explore resources including counseling, therapy, self help, physicians and music and art therapy as well as yoga and meditation for self care.

In years to come we hope to influence change in the healthcare system for mental health patients to meet their needs in all health arenas and help prevent homelessness. The entire health and well being of the patient must be addressed and not dictated by lack of insurance or inconsistencies in government systems and health institutions.

It’s OK to not be OK…