The lack of awareness from the school about the topic of suicide and mental health is alarming to me as a student. We understand that the issue is very sensitive and how nobody wishes to talk about suicide or negative mental health but its an issue that we as a community must address. Especially during this pandemic, school administrators and school boards must let it be known to the students that there is help. The suicide prevention number on the back of students I.D is a step in the right direction and I applaud the school for that but much more can be done. I understand that change does not happen overnight but for this issue we need change as fast as possible. Another way for the school to spread awareness is by using the time we have during SEL tuesday 2nd period to do something of importance instead of watching a video on how to create a file or writing something down on a piece of paper that will eventually end up in the garbage. The school should spend the time letting the students know what resources are available and how to access them. I hope that many other students find this issue just as important as I do and support this petition.