Documentary exploring schools' efforts to address student mental health premiering
The Lincoln Journal StarJan 13, 2019
The nonprofit organization, which is backed by the
"The Mind Inside" explores the impact of mental health issues on schools, students, family and the community.
Many students have experienced trauma, school officials say, some suffer from depression or anxiety or problems with their peers, all of which can get in the way of learning.
A panel discussion will follow the
A "take action" reception will follow with various nonprofits on hand so viewers can learn ways to connect with mental health resources in
The documentary premiering Wednesday will be the first in a four-part series, said
"The first episode is what we're calling 101 -- a way for us to understand that mental health is something that affects students in school today," she said. "The episode captures what happens in a school counselor's office. That's really what we tried to do, be a fly on the wall."
The next episodes will focus on the science of what's happening with students, the challenges in both rural and urban settings, the impact of social media, and short- and long-term solutions.
The movie features public schools in
The organization hopes to release at least two more episodes this year.
"I think it was the most necessary topic," Mascio said. "Everywhere we went we'd ask administrators and teachers, 'What's the biggest problem you're seeing in your schools?"
The answer, in all kinds of schools -- rural and urban, affluent and high poverty -- and all kinds of students: the mental health issues.
"It's everywhere," she said. "It doesn't matter, you have kids who are dealing with so much nowadays it doesn't matter what income bracket or neighborhood."
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