# Why students should have mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle

An episode of [TED Talks Education](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623037), 11 May 2020, 7:15.

Audio: https://download.ted.com/products/95439.mp4?apikey=172BB350-0004

School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout -- but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law.

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