HealthDay (7/22, Thompson ) reports research found that “fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.” Investigators found that “by late 2024, just under 31% of principals surveyed said their school conducts screening for mental health issues.” Furthermore, “about 40% said it was difficult to ensure that students receive appropriate care if kids do speak up about feelings of anxiety or depression, results show.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
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Dennis Thompson , HealthDay , July 22, 2025