The pandemic, school closures and economic downturn are still leading to mental health challenges for students.
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Bringing more mental health professionals onto campuses, training teachers and reducing negative stigmas surrounding mental illness are critical to students’ wellbeing, according to experts at Friday’s Select Committee on School Climate and Student Safety meeting.
From kindergarteners to high school seniors, students across California are still struggling with mental health challenges in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic — and districts across the state have come up with various strategies to provide support.
“We need to shed light on the current state of student mental health, identify key challenges and explore potential solutions,” said State Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), who led the discussion.
Mental health challenges
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