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Texas Schools Fall Short on Resources to Address Student Mental Health Issues Before They Become Crises
From Public Health Watch
It was February of 2020, and Andy Gonzalez, then a junior at Reagan High School in San Antonio, was on his lunch break when he noticed a burst of activity among the faculty. Then the news began to spread.
WA health department investigating Spokane hospital after girl’s suicide sparked public outcry
From InvestigateWest
The Washington Department of Health is investigating a 12-year-old’s suicide at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center last month that has prompted heartbreak and outrage from lawmakers, Spokane city councilmembers and behavioral health advocates statewide.
Religious Contacts, Student Volunteers Find Themselves in Midst of Mental Health Crisis
From Grady Newsource
Rylie Hamilton meets on Tuesday evenings with three female University of Georgia students to discuss a range of topics, from spirituality to navigating the dating sphere to test anxiety. Mental health is frequently part of the conversation.