When the Outside World Feeds Fear, Student Peer Support Becomes a Lifeline
Jones-McKinney notes:
This moment demands we listen to students, not just because they are the most affected, but because they are already leading the way.
Many students, especially students of color, LGBTQ youth, and children in immigrant and mixed-status families, face significant challenges. They are navigating a world that feels increasingly unsafe, with political threats, discrimination, and immigration enforcement affecting their daily lives.
These realities exacerbate mental health challenges already intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students fear separation, feel pressured to stay invisible, and experience stress seeing loved ones targeted by immigration enforcement, which is deeply personal and destabilizing.
Author's summary: Students face numerous challenges and need support.
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