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New helping hands in Mindfulness Room

Saydria Ostler, News Editor November 15, 2021

The Mindfulness Room (C105) welcomes two new interns: Bridget Baker and Brenton Montgomery. They work to support all students who are struggling with their mental health in a variety of ways, such as support...

Junior Saydie Thomas, taking a quiet moment to herself to regroup before heading to class. Just by taking a few moment to yourself before continuing a task you can accomplish it then when you are stressed.

Conquering stress to achieve success this school year

Meghan McGowan, Photo Editor September 20, 2021

As students return to a normal schedule, the stress that comes with it can be overwhelming. From having three classes a day to six, with sports, clubs, and other activities starting up again, feelings...

Lindsay Taylor has been working at Perry for four years now. She is available on campus Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Defining mental health: Q and A with on-campus social worker Lindsay Taylor

Madeleine Nseir, Staff Reporter September 20, 2021

MN: Do you think that there’s a stigma surrounding mental health? LT: I do, but I think it’s more in society and with older generations. I actually think that the [high school students’] generation...

During lunch, Luc Gourmelom (9), Matthew Johnson (9), and Koen Martineau (9), play Cornhole during Fun Friday. The counseling department organized the event with the intention to get kids moving.

Mental Health Awareness Month: how it is being acknowledged

Sophie Barkett, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

During the month of May, students and staff can bring awareness to mental health, which has become a problem for many people after months of isolation and uncertainty brought about by COVID.  The counseling...

Mrs. Taylors virtual classroom has links and resources for students at any time

Wellness Room set to re-open with precautions

Lindsey Harrison, A&E Editor October 2, 2020

With school returning, students will have access to the Wellness Room with a couple of new rules and precautions to protect students and staff from COVID-19. Formerly called the Mindfulness Room, the Wellness...

Student is filling out the support group consent form.

Support groups returning to Perry

Ryann Jorgensen, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

Students are coming back and so are support groups. Since its opening in 2019, the mindfulness room has hosted various support groups for students during the conference period. Now, with school returning...

Social worker Lindsay Taylor talks with students in mindfulness room.

Perry’s new mindful addition to campus

Lydia Hampton, Staff Reporter September 18, 2019

Mindfulness Room: Open to Anyone Who Needs a Minute The mindfulness room is Perry’s latest proactive step to combat issues related to mental health. Run by social worker Lindsay Taylor, aiming to...

PHS takes proactive step towards mental health

Isabel Behrendt, Opinions Editor August 30, 2019

Living with depression, anxiety, self-harm impulses, personality disorders, and other disorders are a part of our daily reality. As time goes on, it almost seems as if these issues become increasingly...

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