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Candidates propose more counselors, earlier interventions to address student mental health
Summary
At a Durfee High student forum candidates said the district should expand mental-health staffing, train staff in mental-health first aid and start supports in early grades; several candidates cited pandemic effects and family stressors.
Students asked candidates about teen mental health after moderators cited a national youth risk survey. Candidates agreed rates of sadness and hopelessness among teens are concerning and described ideas to expand supports.
Anna Riley said the district should ensure “mental health counselors in our schools” and recommended training staff in mental-health first aid so teachers can notice concerns early. She noted the district…
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