Boone County sees rise in student stress and mental health challenges

Boone County sees rise in student stress and mental health challenges

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Final exams are just a few weeks away, and the end of the semester can be a stressful time for students. Between final exams, final project deadlines, final grades and for some, graduation, students may experience a deterioration of their mental health. Though finals stress is a common experience, this is not the only time when students' stress levels can peak. According to data from the Missouri Department of Mental Health,…

Young people’s mental health and substance use in King County: What we’re learning from the data  – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Young people in King County have seen some improvement in rates of mental health conditions since the pandemic but they continue to face challenges, according to data analyzed by King County's Best Starts for Kids program. The data can help identify areas of investment to support young people's needs. The post Young people’s mental health and substance use in King County: What we’re learning from the data  appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.