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Douglas County students press schools for expanded mental‑health supports, safe spaces
Summary
Students at a Douglas County Youth Congress described delays accessing counseling, bullying and isolation, and proposed interventions including quiet 'safe' rooms, therapy dogs and better follow‑up from counselors. No formal board action was recorded.
Students who spoke at a Douglas County Youth Congress described gaps in school mental‑health supports, bullying and isolation, and urged officials to adopt practical changes such as designated calming spaces and improved counseling follow‑up.
Student 1, a student participating in the Douglas County Youth Congress, said, "When people can kinda understand what you're feeling, then I feel like we'll just see better results." Student 2, another participant, described difficulty getting help from school staff: "When I emailed 1 of my counselors, he never got back to me." Student 3 highlighted the value of student voice: "And they feel that it is a safe place to speak."
The students said social isolation and school culture contribute to mental‑health…
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