So I received this DM today (shared anon with permission, because I think this is something I want to discuss publicly).
Honestly, it doesn't matter of some students "lie" about their mental health, or deaths in the family. We must believe them. 1/
Honestly, it doesn't matter of some students "lie" about their mental health, or deaths in the family. We must believe them. 1/
If a student feels the need to lie like this they ARE struggling. Maybe they are working 3 jobs to make ends meet and can't hit deadlines, maybe they are neurodiverse and struggling, maybe their mental health is impacted but from our perspective we just can't see it. 2/
Perhaps more students coming forward and disclosing mental health concerns is because they've always been there but are only now getting the confidence to speak out about it. /3
We must believe students opening up to us. We owe that to them. They aren't going to be gaining a huge advantage if they are lying, but for those that DO need our help they need to know we believe them. It can make all the difference. Let's lead with trust and compassion. 4/4
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