Prince George's Co. high schoolers to get mental health help from new Luminis Health team

Prince George’s County Public Schools and Luminis Health are looking to provide students with mental health resources. Read More

The impact of school shootings on teens' mental health: "Let them speak."

Dr. Hurd says now more than ever parents need to have discussions with their teens about the grim realities taking place. Read More

Here’s how N.Y. schools can apply for $25K to set up youth mental health clinics

The state’s focus on youth mental health comes at a time when data suggests that youngsters are experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts at increasingly high rates. Read More

Teen mental health is in crisis in the US, and schools are ill-equipped to help

Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Institute of Education Sciences to see how American high schools are faring in providing mental health services. Read More

Students nationally continue to struggle with mental health. Here’s what support looks like at one Oregon high school

Schools across Oregon offer support for students ... teens and their mental health. Class of 2025 student Ali said there haven’t been any adults at school who directly helped her when she’s ... Read More

Letter to the editor: Schools must do more for students' mental health

They put too much time and effort into informing teens ... Schools say they care about students, but if they truly care about their students' mental and/or physical health they should do things ... Read More

Our schools have become a chief source of treatment - and concern - for youth mental health

With the crisis in youth mental health growing, and care either not available or too costly, schools have emerged as the primary sites of care for children in need. By one estimate, 80% of mental ... Read More

Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care

Giessel’s amendment, adopted by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Health and Social Services Committee last month, would lower to 16 years old the age at which teens can get therapy — but not medication — ... Read More

‘Crisis’: More mental health experts needed in schools, experts say

(WTNH) — Mental health is a growing concern in our schools as they are still trying to adjust to setbacks from the pandemic. U.S ... more students. “Other students need that support ... Read More

Banning teens from social media won’t help their mental health. Here’s what might

This is especially true for teens who feel unable to ask their ... good by connecting millions more adolescents with effective mental health tools, when many might otherwise access no support ... Read More

Lawmakers address a critical need for mental health professionals in schools

It was apparent before ... s a push for more funding, to hire and retain mental health professionals to help in real time when a mental health crisis is happening. “Other students need that ... Read More

Is your teenager just moody? Or really struggling with mental health?

The rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should look at themselves and their ... Read More