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SMOB finalists push for more counselors, training and peer programs to address student mental health
Summary
At the debate, finalists for Anne Arundel County’s student member seat prioritized increased counselors, teacher training and peer-based programs to reduce stigma and expand services.
Annapolis, Md. — Mental-health supports were a central focus of the student member of the Board of Education debate on April 21, when all three finalists urged expanded counseling services, teacher training and peer programs to reduce stigma and reach students countywide.
Braden Morgan said he would advocate for more school therapists and “school sites” offering services, and he urged use of existing programs such as the Children’s Guild to broaden access. “Mental health leads to a lot of other growth…
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