Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
District mental‑health survey shows mixed trends: bullying and some substance‑use up, protective factors strong
Summary
MSAD 51 presented 2023 Maine Integrated Youth Survey results showing increases in reported bullying and some substance-use indicators among middle‑ and high‑school students, while most students report feeling safe and connected to adults; presenters recommended evidence‑based prevention and expanded supports.
District mental-health staff presented 2023 results from the Maine Integrated Youth Survey (MIYHS/MyHAUS) to the MSAD 51 Board on April 1, highlighting both areas of concern and key protective factors.
The data: Eric Brown (district risk-assessment mental-health specialist) and Peter Scott (high-school social worker) reported grade‑banded summaries. For grades 7–8 the presenters cited a rise in students reporting being bullied on school property (from 34.5% in 2021 to a higher 2023 figure referenced in the slides) and rises in reports of sadness or hopelessness. For grades 9–12, presenters reported that approximately 19.4% of…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
