$30M Approved for Mental Health Services in Mich. Schools
The money will be used to help students who do not have access to mental health services in their communities.
The money will be used to help students who do not have access to mental health services in their communities.
Every day, an average of three youths between the ages of 10 and 19 die by firearm-related suicide, according to the study.
More than 293,000 children have been diagnosed for some type of mental illness in a pediatric emergency room from 2012 to 2016.
A recent study shows that college students are feeling more stress and anxiety than ever, leading to suicidal thoughts or deciding to harm themselves.
Research shows depressed children are six times as likely to have setbacks in certain areas and parents and teachers are struggling to recognize it.
The study, published on May 16, identified nearly 116,000 cases of suicidal thoughts or attempts at 31 children’s hospitals between 2008 and 2015.
The resident physician reportedly struggled with depression and alcohol abuse and was hospitalized in 2016 following a suicide attempt.
The additional funding for mental health services comes almost two weeks after a student, who suffered from depression, was shot and killed by police.
A 2016 study implemented the anti-bullying program at 39 out of 77 surveyed Finnish schools. Would the program be successful in the U.S.?
More than 75 percent of lifetime mental health conditions are diagnosed before the age of 24.
By creatively integrating systems you can both improve campus safety and increase your return on investment.
For students to thrive in their classrooms, they need not only educational tools to learn but also an environment that allows them to achieve their full potential—one where they feel safe. Controlling access is a critical part of providing a safe learning atmosphere.
