But sports of interest can vary from school to school. At my school, we did a basketball match on one side and volleyball in the other. You can even provide free lunch afterwards to draw people in. Many high school students participate in school sports, so bringing a sports tournament event at lunch can help reduce stress levels and be a coping method for many. Without further ado, let’s get starteddd. February was mental health awareness month at my school and today, I’ll be sharing 22 ideas that you could bring to your own schools in any month of the year! Also, this could apply to Elementary schools and Universities as well – I just think that it’s the hardest to engage high school students, but do let me know if it works out elsewhere. If you’re part of a student council or committee trying to combat this issue, it can be difficult to find events that are fun and engaging but raise awareness at the same time. Youth are among the highest risk populations for suicide (according to stats from YMHC) and mental health is one of the biggest social issues affecting high school students today.