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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to share experiences of attending a secondary school with mental health difficulties and provide tips for coping. It is the first in a series of three papers exploring mental health at different stages of education.
Design/methodology/approach
A narrative, first-person approach is taken.
Findings
Advice and tips for both adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties and teachers are provided.
Originality/value
The paper is one person’s experiences and therefore unique. It contributes a voice to the much-needed discussion on teenagers and mental health, and promotes an understanding of mental health to both teenagers who may be experiencing difficulties and those who know such teenagers.
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2019
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