Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

High school prepares students for life in the workplace or in college. However, many students feel pressure to succeed during school to ensure their place in the “real world.” Many WHS students agree that the drive for success leads to unhealthy habits and a culture that emphasizes academic achievement above all else. A stressor among some students is the drive to work hard in school and take...

Homework, clubs, grades, sports, college applications, peer-to-peer competition and now the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these are factors that contribute to student stress. Whether internal or external, there are pressures for high school students to exceed in school in preparation for college and adult life. High expectations and stress can be a motivator for students to perform well, but they can also...

For the administrators at both a school and town level, student mental health issues are considered with heartfelt views. WHS assistant principal Laura Cole and School Committee member Kathie Steinberg express their desire to spread more mental health awareness among students and dedicate more time to increase resources for the future. Assistant Principal Laura Cole What kind of things do yo...

WSPN sent a survey to all WHS students to gauge their thoughts on the academic rigor at WHS, and how it correlates with mental health issues. This infographic reveals the responses of the 141 students who responded to the survey, as well as data from the guidance department. !function(e,i,n,s){var t="InfogramEmbeds",d=e.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[...