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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Mental health leave offered to Taiwanese students as youth suicides double

High schools in Taiwan are introducing mental health leave for students to address rising suicide rates and stress levels.
The mental health leave program allows high school students to take up to three days off each semester without proof of need but with parental permission. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Education

Schools Let AI Spy on Kids Who May Be Considering Suicide.But at What Cost?

Youth suicide is a growing problem in the US, exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals in schools.
Schools are turning to AI-based monitoring software to identify at-risk students, but concerns about privacy and unintended consequences remain. [ more ]
LI Press
4 months ago
Education

Stony Brook Student Pushes New York Politicians, Educators to Do More to Prevent Youth Suicide

The suicide rate among American youths has been increasing over the last two decades.
New York State does not currently have uniform suicide prevention and intervention standards for K-12 schools or colleges and universities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Mental health leave offered to Taiwanese students as youth suicides double

High schools in Taiwan are introducing mental health leave for students to address rising suicide rates and stress levels.
The mental health leave program allows high school students to take up to three days off each semester without proof of need but with parental permission. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Education

Schools Let AI Spy on Kids Who May Be Considering Suicide.But at What Cost?

Youth suicide is a growing problem in the US, exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals in schools.
Schools are turning to AI-based monitoring software to identify at-risk students, but concerns about privacy and unintended consequences remain. [ more ]
LI Press
4 months ago
Education

Stony Brook Student Pushes New York Politicians, Educators to Do More to Prevent Youth Suicide

The suicide rate among American youths has been increasing over the last two decades.
New York State does not currently have uniform suicide prevention and intervention standards for K-12 schools or colleges and universities. [ more ]
moremental-health
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Health

With youth suicide rates rising in Queensland, parents who have lost children are speaking out

Child suicide rates increasing in Queensland, mental health crisis nationwide.
Prevention efforts needed at federal and state levels to address complex youth suicide drivers. [ more ]
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