We Learn Math and History – But Not How to Say "I'm Not Okay" | Solomiia Pysarchuk

When I felt unsupported at school, it affected my mental health in ways I could not ignore. Schools can either harm teenagers’ mental well-being or become safe spaces where support changes lives – and you have the power to make that difference.

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