Civics

Can peer support prevent issues like school shootings and teen suicide? These students are ready to try

Cam Wallace, 18, is a Kearsarge Regional High School senior and a student intern for the organization Safe Schools New Hampshire. In January, Wallace plans to make a presentation to his teachers and administrators at a Kearsarge Regional staff meeting about ideas for peer support programs that could help fellow students who struggle with mental health. The idea is to have a team of trained students who can recognize warning signs and reach out to those who are struggling, and connect them with the resources they need. READ MORE