Mental health is a growing issue in today's world. So many people suffer from poor mental health and do not seek help because of the unjust stigma surrounding mental illness. Whenever we speak up about our mental health, it is usually dismissed by others as unimportant, or that we can "get over it." More and more students are sacrificing their mental health as they attempt to balance the responsibilities of life and the demanding workload of school. Accepting mental health days as excused absences will allow students to be able to take care of their health and recharge in order to be successful.