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

Health & Wellness: Recognizing when it’s time to enter a behavioral health facility

Behavioral health issues are likely much more prevalent in the United States than most people realize. According to statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 1 in 20 adults in the ... Read More

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

Schools across Oregon provide critical mental health resources at no or low cost to students and their ... being more open to seeking support, as well as assessments that staff will do at every ... Read More

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

Schools say they care about students, but if they truly care about their students' mental and/or physical health they should do things ... only 23% of teens are sleeping eight or more hours ... 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 ... said the funding could benefit more students. “Other students need that support,” Bhadrasain said. 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

More mental health support in schools makes sense—but some children may fall through gaps

The first 58 mental health support teams went live in 2020, working in and with more than 1,000 schools and colleges. By 2025, more than 600 teams will have been created, serving around half the ... 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

Lawmakers address a critical need for mental health professionals in schools

WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - In a push for more mental health services in schools, state representatives ... crisis is happening. “Other students need that support and I’m so glad to see it because ... Read More

Teens’ latest social media trend? Self-diagnosing their mental health issues

Teenagers are increasingly using social media to self-diagnose their mental health issues ... Advocates say schools and educators need to teach students about social media literacy and combatting ... Read More

Tackling student anxiety: Schools step up mental health support

(WCYB) — With many schools back in session following spring break, teachers and students are now working ... "We just have a large mental health need in our area and we don't have enough ... Read More

More mental health support in schools makes sense – but some children may fall through gaps

Jo Ellins receives funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Schools and colleges have a crucial role to play in supporting children’s mental health. They are places ... Read More