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Sharps survey: district sees declines in substance use and mental-health indicators but flags nicotine pouches, sleep and cyberbullying
Summary
Dr. Brian McGill presented SHaRPS survey results showing declines in alcohol and drug use and in depression/anxiety/suicidal ideation since 2021, while noting large increases in youth use of nicotine pouches, troubling sixth-grade behavior trends and persistent sleep and cyberbullying concerns.
Dr. Brian McGill, director of student wellness, presented high-level findings from the SHaRPS (Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey) administration covering grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 and outlined how the district uses the results for prevention and grant targeting.
McGill highlighted positive trends: the district has seen declines in drug and alcohol use and steady reductions in…
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