Friday, April 20, 2012
Prendie 8: Minding Your Mind
The class presentation that was given called "Minding Your Mind" I believe was very helpful to a lot of the students. I am happy that Francesca came and took the time to talk to us. I learned that any mental health illness can get better and that there will always be someone there who is willing to help you. I got to see how much of an impact a mental health illness can have on a persons life. Not only does it affect yourself but the others around you. I would have never guessed Francesca suffered from anxiety or depression. From what she was saying about being really involved with her school and having very good grades I would have never guessed that she had been through those troubles all throughout her years. I liked at the end when Francesca described the old creepy counselor her parents assigned for her to go to. She made a good point by saying even though he didn't help her she kept meeting with new couselor's and finally found one that she could click with and trust. I do agree that any mental health illness is treatable you just have to talk and make an effort. Francesca is definitely a role model and is very courageous for sharing her story.
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Minding Your Mind this year was different than last year's, but our new speaker, Francesca, was just as interesting and enjoyable as last year's speaker, Melissa. I thought it was brave of Francesca to share with us such personal information. By doing so she made me realize the importance of noticing the mental health of myself and those around me. She taught that one should never be ashamed of mental disease and that it can be overcome. It is also extremely important to look out for your friends. If you think they may have a problem you must tell an adult, even if your friend protests. Once again, the Minding Your Mind assembly was informative and actually kept me awake.
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