Schools struggle to hire more mental health professionals for students

Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs that have only grown since the pandemic hit.

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Most young people who leave mental health services may not see a worsening of symptoms

Most young people who stop using childhood and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) after reaching the upper age limit of CAMHS do not see a decline in their symptoms, research has found.

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WCS expands mental health services with mental health specialist role

BOONE — Conversations about school and student safety are often centered around physical measures — barriers, background checks and response plans, and while those elements serve a crucial role —

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Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis – WBBJ TV

Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs.

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Edenfield Centre: Chairman quits after abuse at mental health unit

Rupert Nichols says he will step down early following "inexcusable behaviour" at the Edenfield Centre.

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Prairie High School event helps parents learn to support teens’ mental health

BRUSH PRAIRIE — Gathered in the library at Prairie High School on Wednesday, counselors reminded parents that they are not alone in supporting their children through mental health struggles.

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Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis

Mira Ugwuadu felt anxious and depressed when she returned to her high school in Cobb County, Georgia, last fall after months of remote learning, so she sought help. But her school counselor kept rescheduling ...

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7 ways that diet can affect — and improve — your mental health

In this excerpt of the 2022 book "Brain Energy," Dr. Christopher M. Palmer explores the link between diet and mental health.

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How do you manage your mental health? KPBS wants to hear from you.

Do you think about your mental health? If so, KPBS wants to hear from you. Have you sought help, what made you decide to or not? If so, did you ultimately receive the support you needed?

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