When Oregon students go back to school this year, they'll be able to take mental health days without risking an unexcused absence because of a new law that was proposed by a group of high schoolers
The legislation, which Gov. Kate Brown signed last month, lets students have an excused absence if they miss school because of their mental or behavioral health.Sam Adamson, from left, Lori Riddle, Hailey Hardcastle and Derek Evans at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Students from across the state came up with the idea at a leadership camp last year and worked with lobbyists and mental health professionals to push for the change.
Learning how to give mental health first aid 01:28Students are allowed up to five excused absences in a three-month period under state law.Teachers usually let students make up tests or other work if they have an excused absence, so that can make a big difference, Hardcastle said.She says that all through high school, she dealt with anxiety and the pressure to get good grades and get involved in lots of activities so she could get into a good college. But it would leave her feeling overworked.
Cuomo and Lemon share struggles with mental health 02:32Oregon's suicide rate reached a record high in 2017, according to a report by the Oregon Health Authority. It found that 825 people died by suicide that year. Suicide was the second leading cause of death in Oregon for 15- to 24-year-olds and the third leading cause of death for children 5 to 14.
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