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

32.2 – Getting Labeled as a “Bad Kid” for No Reason: Being labeled the “bad kid” can stick like glue even when you’ve done nothing wrong. Sometimes adults decide who you are before they ever listen, and that label shapes how teachers, classmates, and even administrators treat you. You might notice people watching you closer, assuming guilt first and asking questions later. Over time, you start feeling like you can’t win, that no matter how you act, someone’s waiting for you to mess up. This is emotional exhaustion—it can make school feel like a place where you’re surviving, not learning. But labels don’t define character; actions do. When you stay true to your values and keep calm under pressure, you quietly rewrite the story others tell about you. Finding mentors who see your effort, journaling your progress, and surrounding yourself with supportive peers are ways to protect your identity. Even when the world mislabels you, remember that truth doesn’t need permission to exist—it just needs consistency.

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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