This year, a new club has been added to the PHS club list.
It’s called Bring Change 2 Mind (BC2M).
Youth First Social Worker Sydnee Johnson is responsible for its start-up, as well as student involvement, including President Jesslyn Brown, Vice President Kylie Flannery, Secretary Dakota Mousty, Treasurer Tayla Bolin, and Social Media Manager Ava Hall.
BC2M is a club like any other, focusing mainly on ending the stigma around mental health in schools and spreading positivity where needed. Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. It is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage dialogue about mental health and raise awareness and empathy within the school community.
Meetings are held every other Thursday in the library during homeroom. Activities are planned by the members, but we hope this club can spread to a wider audience outside of the school system.
“I’ve seen how many students struggle in silence, and I wanted to create a space where people could talk openly, support one another, and know they’re not alone. The club gives students a chance to spread awareness, educate others, and promote kindness and understanding on campus,” said Johnson.
BC2M is a chance for students to open up freely about any problems they may be facing in a safe and protected environment.
“I’m really excited for BC2M, I think it’s a great opportunity for students to open up and talk about mental health. A lot of students struggle through school, so I really hope that they can feel safe sharing anything with us,” said Vice President Kylie Flannery.
The first club activity was “Cocoa with Counselors”. This was a fun activity for students to come drink hot chocolate and gain more knowledge about mental health. Cocoa with Counselors was held in the library during homeroom on November 13.
“I think our first activity for BC2M went really well, and I was excited. I think the members enjoyed being able to drink hot chocolate and bond with each other. I really hope to see more students come to enjoy BC2M,” said Flannery.
BC2M officers hope to see more students participate in future activities and help end the stigma.
