text: Mental health is a major issue that has been talked about for years. It's a very common topic that comes up when talking about teens because teens seem to take on a lot and don't know how to manage everything well at a young age. It can be really challenging battling with mental issues. School can trigger students mental health because of the workload, negative environment, and the people they surround themselves with. Coming to school can get repetitive and often can make students feel trapped. Being surrounded by an environment that is familiar to students can help them significantly by allowing them to work freely and at their own pace without any negativity. I have struggled with mental health my whole life and it only got worse in eighth grade. That summer I had gotten into a car accident and badly injured my back. I was told I needed surgery and that I would be missing the rest of the school year. I was worried about all my school work and I had so many questions. My mental health took a big hit and I became even more depressed. When I got out of surgery I was told that I would need to stay at the hospital for a couple days. Once I was discharged it became very difficult for me to return back to normal. I struggled to walk, sleep, and take care of myself. Once I started recovering I was able to focus on school more. I was happy I didn't have to physically attend school because school had made me depressed. It was nice to get away from such a negative environment and start fresh. I started doing school online and felt that staying home really helped with my mental health. I started interacting with others after months of not interacting. I started hanging out with my friends and became happier. Doing my work at home allowed me to focus more and do everything I would do at school in the comfort of my own home.