River Falls, WI: New program to address mental health in schools; "needs are on the rise"

Sept 21, 2018, River Falls (WI) Journal: Students learn to "chill" at RFHS http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/news/education/4501054-students-learn-chill-rfhs River Falls High School is one of nine area high schools chosen to be part of Allina's new "Change to Chill" school partnership. The Change to Chill partnership is meant to support school-wide efforts to create a culture of mental wellbeing for students and staff. … She said the River Falls School District felt it needed to take an active role in helping kids manage stress…. Nygaard said teen mental health needs are on the rise in the region. "We are seeing both in Minnesota and Wisconsin the rates for depression, anxiety and suicide have all been on the rise," She said….