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Cloverdale student liaison raises social media and mental health concerns, promotes suicide‑prevention event
Summary
The city’s student liaison reported on school activities and flagged student concerns about anonymous social media posts and online bullying; she noted a community suicide‑prevention and mental‑wellness event scheduled for Sept. 19 at Cloverdale Plaza.
Cloverdale — At the Sept. 24 meeting the new student liaison, Valeria Gano, gave a report on Cloverdale High School activities and said many students have expressed concern about the negative effects of social media, especially anonymous posts and online bullying, which she said increase anxiety and reduce students’ sense of safety.
Gano listed current school activities — fall sports, homecoming events and a student club fair — and noted student key club members will support a community vineyard race on Oct. 19. She told the council that the high school counselor had informed students about a “Connection is Prevention” event scheduled for Sept. 19 at Cloverdale Plaza, described as a community gathering to celebrate connection and raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental wellness.
On the issue of school counseling access, the student liaison responded to a council query that the counselor is available “24/7,” a remark made in the meeting that the student and council appeared to treat as an affirming statement of support availability. Gano urged increased awareness among students and caregivers about social media’s impact on mental health and recommended education to promote healthier online behavior and support student well‑being.
The liaison’s report was received with council thanks; no formal council action was recorded.
