Volition Franklin FACT Youth hosted a FACT Lounge m during exam week at Franklin High School. Students could drop in, have breakfast, play scratch off tobacco prevention games from FACT, listen to music, and play other board games prior to exams. A therapy dog was also available as an anxiety and stress reducing technique. There were also positive affirmations written on the boards around the classroom. A councilor, the school social worker, and a public health nurse staffed the event and offered support to students. The exam relief room offered a time to for students to relax, prepare for, and cultivate a positive mindset prior to taking their exams.
