When I visited PA, my tour guide pointed out their Wellness Center, where many of his friends had gotten help with depression and eating disorders they had. This is great to hear from a school with such a large student body, but as Exeter is (x1000) my first choice, I’m wondering if they have a similar support system?
I’m aware that all students are assigned an advisor, but has that proven to be enough to meet their students’ needs? Do any students currently at Exeter have opinions on this, or tips on taking care of their mental health?
I’ve never actually had to deal with any mental health issues, but knowing that the school’s got my back when the winter blues strike would be nice.
So, it seems like the mental health of the student body is a very current issue. PEA has been going through a lot of change recently, from their new gender-neutral dress code to a new principal. Perhaps by September 2016 the mental health situation will have also changed for the better? I’m curious to know other people’s thoughts on this.
Taggin’ you lot because you participated in the CC version of Reddit’s AMA last year and are the only current Exonians I can think of at the top of my head
Mental health issues are a common concern in most of the top high schools in the country. The reality is that high schoolers live very stressful lives and the good news is that Exeter has tons of experience with helping kids cope with real world challenges. This issue will not go away anytime soon.
I think the best advice for dealing with mental health issues are to reach out and use the resources you have access to if you need them. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help at Exeter or wherever you end up.
