Declining mental health is the national health crisis of this generation, and our schools must act to help students.

Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps


Declining mental health is the national health crisis of this generation, and our schools must act

Key points:

  • Students' mental health concerns are at an all-time high--but access to resources is severely lacking
  • Equitable access to mental health resources drives academic performance and success
  • See related article: Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element

Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S. has ever seen as young people face staggering rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. While there isn’t one clear cause as to why this is the case—there has been a lot of unrest over the past several years—it’s essential that our systemic approach to mental health support shifts with these unprecedented times.

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