Is it ok to take a mental health day from school?

by **Chloe** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:26 pm

ive been really stressed lately and had a breakdown this morning so i didnt go to school.. and now i feel really horrible about it and i want to go, but i dont.

by **AnotherYahoo167** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:29 pm

No, you definitely go and attend English Writing 101 class.

by **Jabril412** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:30 pm

how many days are one allowed to miss without penalty? wow! it seems you were gonna feel guilty going or staying at home. so since you're home do some soul searching to find the root of this emotion.

by **misskamiil** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:30 pm

I think its completely fine.
What's the problem about that?

by **dali333884** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:30 pm

absolutely. mental health is as important as physical heath. just don't abuse the privilege.

by **Susan301** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:34 pm

Absolutely! No one ever said that illnesses had to be "physical." Mental health issues are just as important! As a matter of fact, I have taken my kids out of school for mental health days (which we called "field trips" to go to the State Fair, the Zoo, the museums, or just to have a picnic in the park. (I required them to keep their grades up, though!) Teachers get to take personal days off, so why not allow the students to have a few "mental health days" each year? It's only FAIR! I applaud you for having the courage to take care of yourself when you're feeling stressed! Enjoy your day and let go of the guilt! You deserve time off! (Just don't make a habit of it...)

by **DoctorsAsss** on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:38 pm

Either stay home and know it is a good idea
or go to school and know it is a good idea

Either way is a good idea.
You'll learn something either way.

But about school, the reason why school is stressful is because the people around you are stressed. When you look at it that way, it becomes fascinating to feel their emotions and change your own.

Is it ok to take a mental health day from school?