Surviving secondary school: a story of mental health in adolescence
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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.
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2017 ◽
Vol 21
(5)
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pp. 297-303
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2014 ◽
Vol 8
(5)
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pp. 338-347
2015 ◽
Vol 20
(2)
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pp. 65-78
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