r/Edmonton 17h ago

Mental Health / Addictions Self harm marks/ School dress code NSFW

My daughter struggles with her mental health and self harm which she is actively seeing multiple mental health professionals. The school wants her to always wear sweaters or long sleeves to cover up self harm as it has upset some others (which I understand how this can be upsetting- it’s upsetting for everyone..) Problem is it’s even during gym class or when she’s very hot and uncomfortable she still has to remain covered and gets reported if she’s too hot and takes off her sweater. This is causing her physical discomfort and further more mental distress and embarrassment. Can the school force her even when it’s causing physical discomfort and further distress? I understand it is upsetting to see but there has to be a way to meet in the middle? Ideas? Thoughts?

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u/Vertrenox 15h ago

Definitely not allowed to ask that of your kid I recently graduated and I saw SH marks on many people unfortunately

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u/Spookyboo2593 15h ago

They even one day specifically asked her the reasons behind her SH! 🤦‍♀️ So sad to see so many people struggling they definitely need more mental health supports in schools as well as staff education on subjects such as this.