Meeting a Critical Need with a Sense of Urgency

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition. 

 The CDC reports that students with poor mental health are more likely to struggle academically and have lower educational attainment.

 Approximately 31.9% of adolescents have an anxiety disorder, with an onset age of 6 years old.  

Mental health issues can significantly impact academic performance. We know the impact on a student’s ability to learn when they are not emotionally available.

 A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The CDC reported increased emergency department visits for mental health-related issues among children during the COVID-19 pandemic.