Healio (8/24) reports, “A majority of adults in the United States agreed on the importance of schools playing a key role in advocating for mental health,” researchers concluded after examining the “results of a recent survey from the American Psychiatric Association.” In fact, “among the 2,210 adults who participated in the APA’s Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from July 21 to July 22, 86% of respondents stated schools can accomplish this goal through educating students, 87% said staff training was crucial for success, and 84% believed in connecting students to mental health support.” In an Aug. 11 news release, APA President Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD, said, “The overwhelming support for mental health programming in schools is so important for our next generation, as we face an unprecedented mental health crisis for adolescents and youth.” Dr. Brendel added, “We must continue to support evidence-based practices that help children when they need it.
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— “APA: U.S. adults support mental health initiatives in schools, gun violence a top concern “Shenaz Bagha, Healio, August 24, 2022