Surviving secondary school: a story of mental health in adolescence

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share experiences of attending a secondary school with mental health difficulties and provide tips for coping. It is the first in a series of three papers exploring mental health at different stages of education.

Design/methodology/approach

A narrative, first-person approach is taken.

Findings

Advice and tips for both adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties and teachers are provided.

Originality/value

The paper is one person’s experiences and therefore unique. It contributes a voice to the much-needed discussion on teenagers and mental health, and promotes an understanding of mental health to both teenagers who may be experiencing difficulties and those who know such teenagers.

Citation

Morley, C.J. (2019), "Surviving secondary school: a story of mental health in adolescence", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 162-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-06-2019-0017