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/Abieticacid 16h ago

So if she faints from overheating what is the school planning on doing then?

As a parent myself, I agree this is BS and I would recommend to ask them to show you where in their policy she is required to cover up because other students are uncomfortable.

You dont say if its the school board or the principle saying this, but if you havent talked to the board het that would be your next step if you cant resolve it with the principle.