mental health

The Athens Community Career Academy hosted the 2025 Clarke County School District Teen Mental Health Summit on Oct. 25.

Viewpoints Editor Isabella Gresham discusses her belief in the need for prioritizing and giving yourself grace.

The CCSD held a Mental Health Town Hall at Clarke Middle School on April 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria as a way to highlight community access to resources.

Sports Staffer Sam Harwell discusses the increase in usage of sports gambling apps and their negative impact on sports culture and society.

CCHS Class of 2023 alumnus Malachi McNeill has found purpose in life after dealing with depression and suicidal ideation.

Even at a school like CCHS, where mental health is taken seriously, there are opportunities for greater student support.

School communities in the Athens area are grappling with the mental health effects of the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4.

CCHS Wellville, a wellness initiative, was introduced on Nov. 11, 2024 to support staff members’ mental health.

Mental health representation in the media has increased in recent years. However, the representation is often inaccurate and unrealistic, which in turn impacts teenagers.

Digital Editor Lea D’Angelo shares five ways students can take care of their mental health in honor of World Mental Health Day which takes place on Oct. 10.

From unhealthy weight loss to social media diets, beauty and body standards are negatively impacting CCHS’ female students.

The harsh academic pressure of high school leaves students choosing between prioritizing their grades and GPA or their physical and mental health, creating an unsustainable lifestyle.

With two and a half weeks off of school and many holidays occurring, winter break is supposed to be a joyful time for all, but this isn’t always the case.

The general public was invited to the CCSD administrative offices building from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 11 for CCSD’s second Family University event of the year.

News staffer Emily Couch talks about her experience deleting Instagram for four months and the new perspective she gained from the time away.

Art has been foundational for illustrator and Viewpoints staffer Antonio Starks, who uses visual art to reflect on aspects of his character and emotions.

The negative impact of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and social interactions is especially apparent now that CCHS students have returned to higher academic standards for a semester of traditional in-person learning

Viewpoints editor Molly Harwell writes an open letter to perfectionism, about her struggle with feeling pressure to be the best and how she is working to overcome it.

Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson writes about the risk of online dating and how she herself fell victim.

Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson speaks about her experience in freshman year during the pandemic, and how she grew from it.

The process to remove likes from Instagram has the potential to improve mental health, prevent cyberbullying and lower rates of depression for social media users.

Visuals staffer Luna Reichert reflects on her struggles with low-self esteem and how she is learning to overcome it.

The pressures and expectations of adolescent life can cause intense stress in many teens. Schools have a moral obligation to address and educate students on stress management.