August 18, 2024
Students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges, with pre-teen boys and teen girls reporting some of the highest signs of[…]
Continue readingStudents who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges, with pre-teen boys and teen girls reporting some of the highest signs of[…]
Continue readingThe mental health of high school students has largely worsened in the past decade, except between 2021 and 2023, when things improved slightly.
Continue readingBefore summer vacation comes to an end, I wanted to address substance use and mental health issues before they go back. These are comprised of a combination of proactive communication,[…]
Continue readingThe third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as[…]
Continue readingDuring Pride Month, the Trevor Project is bringing awareness to youth suicide rates among LGBTQ+ young people.
Continue readingHannah Zlevor was 7 years old when she lost her first friend to suicide. Marissa Schwartz was in middle school when she lost her uncle and nearly lost her cousin[…]
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