A psychologist encourages parents to allow their children 'mental health days' off of school. Almost all young people will go through experiences and moods that will impact their ability or willingness to show up at school. Adding the usual stresses of school at a time like this could leave them feeling overwhelmed.
When a young person is diagnosed with a mental health condition, a professional might suggest they take regular days away from school to support their mental health needs. It can be useful to keep in mind that in many cases time is needed for treatment of and recovery from mental health challenges - just as it is for physical health concerns.
As a child, your own mental health needs might not have been considered reason enough to take time off school, so you might feel conflicted about letting your child stay home for that reason. Setting up good foundations and habits as a family can provide a good understanding of your young person's mental health.
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