Mental health concerns in schools make student attendance interventions more important than ever. Recent data from Washington State’s 2023 Healthy Youth Survey reveals some troubling trends. The survey found that 30% of 10th and 12th graders felt depressed during a 12-month period. More than 60% reported feeling “nervous, anxious, or on edge”. The numbers paint an even…

Student assistance teams face a tough reality today. About 4% of youth ages 12-17 struggle with substance use disorders, and 14.4% experienced a Major Depressive Episode in the last year. These numbers show why student assistance programs have become vital to modern education. Our experience shows how stress disrupts students’ learning and growth. The statistics are sobering…