Why students should have mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle

Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout — but there’s often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their