From the start of this school year, numerous students including myself have found themselves in a toxic and anxiety-inducing environment due to the behaviors of Aaron Raju, a fellow student at our high school. His overly dramatic actions have constantly disrupted academic progress and have caused significant distress in our group since they started, putting our mental health at risk.

Statistics corroborate the seriousness of this issue. According to the National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH), severe anxiety affects 31.9% of adolescents globally. Moreover, the stressful and trauma-inducing environment generated by Aaron's behavior could potentially exacerbate these statistics among our student population.

It is essential for school authorities to intervene in order to protect students like us, particularly those who are already at risk. We urge the school to consider the legitimate complaints against Aaron Raju for our collective wellbeing and peace. Sign this petition if you believe that academic environments should promote good mental health and positive learning experiences, not exacerbate anxiety and trauma.