🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

26.40 – How to Deal With Fear Around Bathrooms and Locker Rooms: Public spaces can trigger anxiety when gender expression feels policed. Fear of stares or confrontation is real, but preparation helps reclaim control. Know your rights—schools must provide safe accommodations. Bring supportive friends when possible or inform staff discreetly if you feel unsafe. Breathing techniques and grounding phrases reduce panic before entering stressful areas. Remember that those spaces belong to you too. Confidence grows through repetition and community advocacy for inclusive policies. Avoid internalizing shame; discomfort belongs to those who discriminate, not you. Using a bathroom shouldn’t require bravery, yet every calm entry becomes silent activism. Report harassment, not quietly endure it. The more people stand up collectively, the faster safety normalizes. Your presence challenges outdated fear, proving that everyone deserves privacy, dignity, and respect—basic needs, not privileges to be debated.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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