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The alarming rise in mental health issues among students has catalyzed a nationwide response. This article explores how different states are investing in mental health care infrastructure within schools.

📉 stem4's survey exposes a concerning trend as 28% of 12 to 18-year-olds in the UK avoid school due to anxiety. This underscores the critical need for an immediate and robust response in mental health support for the young people. The intersection of well-being and education requires our collective attention to ensure a holistic approach that empowers our youth.  This calls for a comprehensive strategy involving schools, the NHS, and policymakers to bolster mental health support for our under-18s.  #YouthWellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQYPtKSm 

Today we wanted to share this impactful piece from KFF. This analysis explores the landscape of mental health services during the 2021-2022 school year, barriers to offering services, and how recent policies facilitate the expansion of school-based mental health care. Their findings highlight the necessity of improved mental health access in schools and the need for additional funding to accommodate more mental health services. The School-Based Health Center model can help to address several of the concerns listed in this analysis. SBHCs serve as a vital source of mental healthcare for the thousands of students who rely on their services. https://lnkd.in/g8uuBj76

The latest report from the CDC on youth mental health offers both a sobering reality check and a glimmer of hope. While we've seen some modest improvements in mental health outcomes among high school students between 2021 and 2023, the broader crisis remains concerning. As leaders invested in the future of youth healthcare, these findings underscore the importance of long-term investment in mental health resources. Schools, families, and communities have begun to mobilize around the mental well-being of young people, and the early signs of success point to the effectiveness of these interventions. However, the data also highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses not only mental health services but also the underlying social conditions that contribute to distress, such as safety in schools and community support. #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #YouthHealthcare

37 lives lost and over 300 attempted suicides among the students in Hong Kong in 2023. Behind each statistic lies a tragic story. A life cut short, dreams shattered, and future lost. We can’t afford to remain indifferent to this crisis. Suicide is preventable and we as a community all have a part to play in safeguarding our young people’s lives. But what are some of the things that contribute to this alarming rise of suicide among young people: - Teachers and educators lack training in suicide prevention. - Students and parents lack Mental Health Education - Communities lack mental health activities and counseling services. We can only break the stigma and taboo about suicide if we as a community work together to normalize the conversations, equip everyone with the suicide first aid skill training. Reach out to us at: www.sandysinn.com to learn about our upcoming ASIST workshop. #youthmentalhealthawareness #suicidepreventionmatters #suicidesafercommunity

ADDRESSING CHILD MENTAL HEALTH - As the severity of the child mental health crisis came into full view during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois state officials became serious about writing policy that could help transform how families and children find and access treatment in communities across the state. [Crains] The effort is led by Dana Weiner, who is working for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office on loan from the Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago, where she's long studied behavioral health and well-being in children.  Now, as Illinois' chief officer for children's behavioral health transformation, Weiner has spearheaded a report that outlines the state's various plans for addressing the child mental health crisis. The report, ambitiously titled "Blueprint for Transformation," calls for state agencies to better collaborate on expanding mental health service capacity, making services easier to find on a comprehensive website and providing intervention earlier, among other things. More> https://lnkd.in/g3Zw2G27    #childshealth #mentalhealth #youthwellbeing #publichealth #socialchange #populationhealth #communityhealth

Our kids are not okay. According to a recent survey by Politico, 1,400 clinicians identified three top drivers of mental health issues in kids: social media, social isolation, and external events outside their control. These events can range from school shootings to climate change to political instability. Clinicians also cited other contributing factors, such as a lack of independence skills, missing developmental milestones due to the pandemic, pressure to look or be perfect, and family instability. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #counseling #socialisolation https://lnkd.in/ehq3rYdX

There are so many reasons why a child may not show up. The ways to re-engage are plentiful! Some of the most effective interventions on attendance involve deep #engagement and #relationship building - for teachers and students. #research #attendance #sel

Great article by K12Dive to get Kathleen Ethier's perspective on what schools need to support adolescent mental health... ...in addition to her recommendations, I encourage schools to also consider (or at least learn about) adding AI mental health counseling and support to their universal supports for students. More details in the Buyer's Guide below: https://lnkd.in/eMVvZCg4

Young people dealing with #MentalHealth issues face many challenges while trying to navigate #education and #HousingInstability. There is a crucial need for comprehensive support systems combining education, vocational training, mental health services, and accessible housing to help these youth thrive. Vibrant Emotional Health operates Adolescent Skills Center programs in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan to help. "Preparing Youth with Behavioral Health Needs to Enter the Workforce: A Pathway to Housing" By Jacqueline Brown and Lisa Furst Vibrant Emotional Health Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ebdvaBHb #MentalHealthMatters #HousingStability