Supporting Student Mental Health: A Community Effort
We have comquest in our building and many of our buildings in Canton city. They help to hook our families up with resources and we really look at our comquest people as part of our staff.
What happens when a school counselor and a community services leader join forces? You get a powerful partnership aimed at bolstering student mental health. In this episode of 'Hope Discovered', Keith Hochadel, President and CEO of CommQuest Services, sits down with Melissa Pope, School Counselor at Lehman Middle School. They dive into the nitty-gritty of their collaboration to support students and their families.
Melissa talks about the significant role social media plays in shaping young minds and the importance of flooding these platforms with positive messages. Keith and Melissa also touch on the hurdles of virtual learning and the need to build resilience in students. This conversation is a testament to how community organizations and schools can work together to create a supportive environment for mental health and suicide prevention.
If you're passionate about student wellbeing or looking for ways to make a difference in your community, this episode is a must-listen.