“Physical and mental health are equal and should be treated as such.”

Hailey Hardcastle established a network of student activists in order to make schools a better place for students struggling with mental health.

In this TED Talk, Hailey explains why schools should offer mental health days to students in the same way they excuse physical health absences. Additionally, she advocates for time to build emotional health practices and skills. Watch Hailey explain how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law.