As of Spring 2022, seven out of ten public schools noted a rise in the number of students seeking mental health services. Seventy-six percent of those schools reported that faculty and staff members expressed concerns about depression, anxiety, and trauma in students.
Sadly, only half of the schools surveyed in Spring 2022 said they were able to effectively provide necessary services.
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