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County proclaims Teen Mental Health Awareness Day as students urge policies on mental‑health days and supports
Summary
Allegheny County Council declared May 23, 2025, Teen Mental Health Awareness Day; students and youth advocates described needs for mental-health days, mentorship programs, safe spaces and curriculum support.
Allegheny County Council declared May 23, 2025, to be Teen Mental Health Awareness Day and heard testimony from student advocates who urged concrete actions including mental‑health days, mentorship programs and additional school and community resources.
Council member Bethany Hallam read the proclamation, which cited regional surveys and research indicating growing teen distress, disparities for students of color and LGBTQIA+ youth, and chronic absenteeism in local schools. Student speakers representing the PA Youth Advocacy Network and the Boys and…
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