Orem, Utah — Prioritizing your mental health is essential. Knowing the need to take care of yourself is one thing, having a positive mental health tool and community to practice his care is one thing.
Thanks to Hope Squad, a Utah-based program, students in elementary through high school develop the tools they need to take care of themselves spiritually and share that hope with others. I’m here.
Mountain View High School hosted the Hope Squad on Wednesday, bringing together students from middle school through high school.
The students we spoke with at Bingham High School and Stansbury High School are taking classes dedicated to the Hope Squad as part of their curriculum.
They are learning all about mental health, including meditation, time management, and helping others along the way.❤️ @KSL5TV @Hope Squad pic.twitter.com/coKnCp7T6M
— Kara Brackin (@KB_ON_TV) January 18, 2023
Hope Squad’s goal is to advance mental health advocacy with students across the state.
“Suicide is a scary topic.
While it can be difficult to sort through all that is going on in our heads, Walker said the Hope Squad is there to help individuals and peers through what they are going through. rice field.
“When we talk about them together, it becomes a safe space where we can open up and move better,” Walker said.
Students at Bingham and Stansbury High Schools KSL spoke to are taking classes as part of a course dedicated to the Hope Squad.
Lessons learned are lessons that are passed on to others.
today @KSL5TV – We are hearing from students who are spearheading mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.
I can say that they are an impressive group of students!
We can all learn a thing or two… @Hope Squad @Derek_Photog
— Kara Brackin (@KB_ON_TV) January 18, 2023
“Meditation is very useful. It helps me calm down. I don’t have to worry about what’s in front of me or what’s behind me. I’m just thinking about the moment,” says Hope. Squad leader Spencer Johansen said.
There’s a lot on the high school senior’s plate. Hope Squad leader Carter Womack got it as a senior.
“There are so many different classes and college things, especially as seniors, and we’re really focused on softening that with our peers,” Womack said.
Hope Squad: Celebrate today’s wins and prepare for tomorrow’s wins.
“We would love to hear your congratulations for the coming spring. We are proud of them for coming this far and shaping them. said Walker.
In February, elementary school students also learn from the Hope Corps.
