Feel Quote by Madchen Amick
“In the same way that our school system feels strongly about requiring vaccinations and annual physicals, I feel strongly that it is essential to add a mental health component to that annual physical.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Education Policy, 2023
Advocates integrating mental health checks into routine school health exams, treating mental well‑being as essential as physical health.
In simple terms: Add mental health checks to school physicals.
Key Takeaway
Make mental health a standard part of school health assessments.
Themes
education
health
policy
wellbeing
prevention
Mood
concerned
hopeful
determined
Type
advocacy
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- school health exams
- parent‑teacher meetings
- student counseling
- annual physicals
Key Concepts
mental health screening
holistic health
public health policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools fund mental health screenings?
- What privacy safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face funding limits and privacy concerns.
