Re: “Students lead mental-health push,” Sept. 4.
Congratulations to Tina Chan for creating and distributing the mental-health support kits that will be given to each first-year student at the University of Waterloo.
I believe the causes of depression and anxiety should be taught to students at all schools, beginning at a reasonably young age. Discussions could take place so that feelings are aired.
Knowledge and support are key to understanding ones emotions and thus combating the illnesses before they occur or before they become acute. One out of five individuals will suffer from a mental illness in the course of their lives; perhaps this number could be cut with such a system.
Keith Taylor
Victoria
