{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsafe-space.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwhen-school-pressure-reaches-a-breaking-point-ro4kV3Np","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"When School Pressure Reaches a Breaking Point","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4afb1bea-cb44-4ba3-be53-e5e91ccd8f69/f7c997b9-1c0b-4202-8bea-232d16e3740e/untitled_design.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/a8d3b8b1-6b41-4baf-b07d-8c3c2ef72463\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"When School Pressure Reaches a Breaking Point\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode, Nigel shares his lived experience of his final years of high school, marked by intense pressure, the disruption of COVID-19, and a growing struggle with mental health.\n\nHe speaks openly about feeling misunderstood and unsupported, how school began to affect his wellbeing, and how thoughts of suicide entered the picture during this period. \n\nThis conversation reflects on the gaps within school systems when it comes to mental health, and the need for better care and understanding.\n\nPlease listen with care and pause if you need to.\n\nSupport & Resources:\n\nTherapy Resource Catalogue - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/therapy-mental-health-resources-by-the-artistic-psychologist/\n\nExternal Suicide Toolkits - https://tr.ee/cQCujGXnvX\n\nSeeking Help Toolkit - https://tr.ee/orJUB1_Pu8\n\nGrounding Exercises Toolkit -  https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/grounding-exercises-a-quick-guide-for-intense-emotions/\n\nSubmit your Mental Health story via a voice note - Whatsapp Us on +254 788 036 727, Your story may be featured on our \"In Your Own Words\" segment of this podcast.\n\nWrite for our Blog - https://zfrmz.com/H03NH23xUPly3ZJsEcVQ"}