At The Montfort Academy, we hosted a meaningful mental health assembly featuring Donovan Taylor Hall, a respected youth coach and advocate for positive self-development. This event focused on helping students build self-worth, develop emotional resilience, and learn practical tools for managing stress. Through his inspiring storytelling and engaging activities, Donovan encouraged the Montfort community to embrace kindness, connection, and greater self-awareness in their everyday lives.

AbstractThese findings examine the negative influence of media, particularly social media, on public perceptions of criminal behavior and mental illness, alongside the role of childhood trauma in increasing the likelihood of criminal behavior in adulthood. Media platforms often stigmatize mental illness while simultaneously romanticizing or trivializing it, contributing to misinformation and unhealthy societal attitudes. Self-diagnosis trends and exposure to violent or harmful content exacerbate mental health struggles, potentially desensitizing individuals to violence and fostering aggressive behaviors. Studies indicate a correlation between prolonged exposure to violent media during childhood and increased aggression or criminality in adulthood.