Texas Public Radio: 1/5 kids has a mental illness; school staff need to be trained

Sept 23, 2018, Texas Public Radio: Student Mental Health Is The Focus Of New Initiatives In Some San Antonio Schools http://www.tpr.org/post/student-mental-health-focus-new-initiatives-some-san-antonio-schools One in five young people in the United States are living with a mental health condition but less than half receive the services and support they need to succeed, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Natural stress stemming from adolescence can often be overshadowed by emerging trauma related to chronic and unresolved problems at home or untreated health conditions. The frequency of school shootings is also raising concerns about whether enough is being done in public schools to address student wellness. … Teachers, coaches and district employees – even including bus drivers – can be trained to recognize signs of emotional distress and provide an avenue to address a student's specific circumstances. …