TOPEKA (KSNT) - Mental health services are important to academic success and overall well-being. The Kansas Association of School Psychologists and other groups hosted a school mental health advocacy day. Advocacy groups like HeadQuarters Kansas discussed their unique service which pairs teens with similar-aged peers. Gage Park $1.28m Adventure Trail approved "With school psychologists, school nurses, school counselors all being around, we thought it was a great way for us to provide that resource," said HQ Community Educator Sheilah Tackett said. "Kids might not be as comfortable talking to an adult as they may be talking to a peer their own age or close to their own age. So, we think that they're going to be more comfortable opening up." Gov. Laura Kelly also made brief remarks at the gathering. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.