Mental Wellbeing is said to be key in the maintenance of a good and moral community in and outside of the classroom.”
Throughout the month of May, the Elmore Stoutt High school, Junior School Grade 7 raised awareness on Mental Health with a special focus on Coping & Conflict Resolution Skills to aid with life’s daily challenges.
The school closed off “Mental Well-being Month” by hosting a Mental Health Awareness Fair with a number of local Mental Health providers within the community.
A guest speaker from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Inspector Kenrick Davis made presentations to students that included: Interactive sessions on Conflict Resolution and Consequences of negative behavior.
Also present were other members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force including Police Commissioner Mark Collins who delivered special remarks.
At the mental health fair, students were able to visit and interact with a number of contributors to learn about their services in which they were also exposed to various social skills and cognitive development exercises and games. Students learned how to identify their physical and emotional response to anger; won prizes and so much more.
Some of the local contributors for the event were: The Wellness Centre Behavioral Clinic, Trinity Counseling and Therapeutic Services, Therapy 2 Thrive Psychological and Developmental Services, Mental Health Community Center, Five Doctors Medical & Wellness Center, Department of Human Resources, (E.A.P) La Abience Spa.
Special Prizes were sponsored by: Crazy Threads, Island Racers and Counsellor Ms. Keriann Malone.