We love our Bears at Bear River High School! BRHS Students Have Access to Mental Help Supports Seasonal depression is something many people across the world suffer from. With the sun being around less, cold and gloomy temperatures are prevalent, and it can be hard to even get up. A lot of high school students in particular are affected by this, especially here in Northern Utah. Mental health is something that should be talked about year round, but since winter is “bearing” its fangs so aggressively this year, it’s appropriate to discuss what to do when you or someone you love is feeling down. Taking the first step to getting help can be the hardest when the help is hard to find.
What a lot of BRHS students don’t know is that many resources for mental health already exist. A junior at Bear River High who has struggled with mental health said that she had a difficult time finding the help that worked for her. “When I wasn’t sure what else to do, I contacted the counselors office, and they helped me more than I ever imagined they would. I was finally able to talk about the things that bothered me, without the fear of being judged.” Another junior mentioned that the SafeUT app helped him. “I was at a really tough spot in my life, and I decided to try SafeUT. I wasn’t expecting positive results, but the help I got from this app is something I’ll be forever thankful for. ” Sometimes the easiest solution is the one right in front of us. The counselors number at Bear River High School is (435) 515-5800, and a social worker who provides more in depth therapy can be reached through them. An app called SafeUT is available on all devices as well. If you think that these resources could be something that works for you, there’s no shame in trying them. However, for some people, it's just not that simple. A senior at BRHS said, “I tried SafeUT and I tried the counselors, but what worked best for me was connecting with the people around me. Hearing from the people I love has been my saving grace all through high school.” Reaching out to those around you can make a big difference. People who struggle with mental health often have a hard time opening up, but if someone reaches out to them, it makes it easier to talk. So, check on your friends, check on anyone you think might be struggling. Make this school a better place by connecting everyone. Be someone's reason to stay, even if this someone is a person you don’t know very well. Reaching out can save lives. Article written by: Hannah Potter
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The theater department at work on their upcoming school play. Bear River High School offers many clubs for students to be involved in. One of these clubs is the high school's theater department. With the endless variety of shows the school has put on, there’s always going to be something that you don’t want to miss! However, what people don’t know about the school plays are the kids who put their life on pause for the show. Kalia Thompson, who portrays the bully in the upcoming play, A Monster Calls, admits that being in shows is draining and that a lot of time is sacrificed. Thompson says, “I’ve spent so many hours in the auditorium I could basically live there! But that's not always a bad thing because all the time I've spent there has made sure that the shows we create are good pieces of art.” The passion and dedication Thompson and the others have are evident in the end result of a play. Jessah Watkins, a member of the ensemble, says “Working turns into a second priority, so I only work weekends when I'm in a show.” The actors at the Bear River Theater Department all sacrifice their time, but the work they put into the show is exhibited when they perform, so it’s worth it to them. With all this devotion to making art on stage, they sacrifice other things, especially right after school. Most theater kids get behind on school work with all the time they put into the shows. However, not many of them complain about it. Theater is something that these kids find passion in, and they’re willing to have a couple late assignments in order to create an entertaining show for the audience. “It’s really hard to do school work sometimes,” Thompson says, “But I try my best to stay up to date on deadlines and make sure that I have all my work finished as close as possible to the due dates.” The most important thing to these kids is their passion for showmanship, and creating a piece of art to influence their audience. For all who want to see the passion of drama students, the school is putting on a play called A Monster Calls, on February 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th at 6pm. There is a 1:00 pm matinee on the 18th. The crew of this show has put so much time into this play, so if you can, come and support! Written by : Hannah Potter
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