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Healthy Youth Survey: 30% of 10th graders reported depression; district outlines prevention, supports
Summary
A district presentation on Aug. 21 reported Healthy Youth Survey findings including a 30% depression rate among 10th graders, reductions in some substance-use measures since pre-COVID, and higher risk indicators for female and LGBTQ+ students; staff described prevention and trauma-informed strategies.
The Lake Stevens School District heard results from the Healthy Youth Survey on Aug. 21 that district leaders said highlight both progress and persistent concerns about student mental health.
Executive Director of Student Intervention Sarah Danielson introduced Prevention Intervention Specialist Steve Pitkin, who presented findings drawn from the 2012–2023 trend data and the 2023 survey cycle. Pitkin said the survey covered 217,000 students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 and that students…
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