Jan 24, 2018, (Canada) CBC: Local high school bringing in therapy dogs for students dealing with distress—More than 30% of Ontario high school students in distress http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/more-than-30-of-ontario-high-school-students-in-distress-1.4500484 More than one-third of Ontario high school students are suffering from a moderate to serious level of psychological distress, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and it's no different for students living in Windsor. With a staggering amount of youth struggling with mental health issues, some high schools are trying to keep their students mentally healthy as they transition to post secondary education.
Childhood Lost
Children today are noticeably different from previous generations, and the proof is in the news coverage we see every day. This site shows you what’s happening in schools around the world. Children are increasingly disabled and chronically ill, and the education system has to accommodate them. Things we've long associated with autism, like sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, anxiety and lack of social skills, are now problems affecting mainstream students. Blame is predictably placed on bad parenting (otherwise known as trauma from home).
Addressing mental health needs is as important as academics for modern educators. This is an unrecognized disaster. The stories here are about children who can’t learn or behave like children have always been expected to. What childhood has become is a chilling portent for the future of mankind.