3 takeaways from Hall County Schools forum on grief, suicide Hall County Schools held a virtual forum on grief and suicide Feb. 16, 2021, in the wake of two student deaths at Flowery Branch High School.
Judy Brownell from Center Point ended Hall County Schools’ virtual forum on coping with grief by explaining the suicide warning signs she saw with her own son.
When Brownell was 34 and her son was 5, her father committed suicide. Years later her teenage son quit soccer, changed his clothes, friends and behavior.
“He was a happy-go-lucky child, and then all of the sudden all I saw was anger and frustration,” Brownell said.
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Checking in on emotional wellness of youth
By Charlie Kanzig Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:37 AM Everyone has been impacted in some way over the past year as a result of COVID-19 and much has been written about the challenges in regard to emotional well-being among school aged-children, whose “normal” lives have been taken on a wild ride.
From school closures to the shutdown of activities, from the shortage of social opportunities to being cooped up at home, young people have been asked to adapt in unprecedented ways.
For some these difficulties have taken a significant toll leading to feelings of depression and isolation. Others have battled a lack of motivation and inability to focus and thrive.