Fulfilling the sibling legacy
Have you ever been told to be like your older sibling? You might be subject to the sibling legacy.
Cynthia Olaya
FVHS creates new WellSpace ‘Le Sanctuaire’
During this summer, FVHS will be building its new wellness center, ‘Le Sanctuaire.’ As a part of a county-wide initiative to promote better mental health for teenagers, ‘Le Sanctuaire’ will be a safe space for students to visit and practice mindfulness.
Further steps taken to tackle the adolescent mental health crisis
Following the release of a report by the US Preventive Services Task Force to screen children ages 12-18 for depression, students and Cynthia Olaya, school psychologist, discuss the importance of addressing students’ mental health.
Don’t Stress the Dress Week
The guidance and counseling department set up mindfulness, wellness activities and snacks throughout the week before finals to help students de-stress.
FVHS sees rise in A’s and F’s after full semester of distance learning
The fall semester saw an increase in both A’s and F’s at FVHS compared to the previous year. Students, parents and teachers discuss why.
How to support teachers’ mental health during distance learning
Students have been struggling to deal with mental health during distance learning. But what sort of challenges have teachers been facing?
What you need to know about seasonal depression
Colloquially known as seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder is fast-approaching for some.
First-ever Student Support Forum allows students to seek advice
FVHS staff members held an open advice forum about stress management, anxiety, school and other issues on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Challenging the student culture of prioritizing school over mental health
Many high school students, especially at FVHS, focus on school to the point where they risk their own mental health. It has become a part of student culture, and it’s time for a change.