National Mental Health Emergency, according to Children and Adolescent Specialists

“..we have witnessed soaring rates of mental health challenges among children, adolescents and families over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic..”, begins the recent, unique joint statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association.

Of its many concerning points, the statement notes, “We are caring for young people with soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicidality that will have lasting impacts on them, their families and their communities.”

A link to the entire statement is below.

For years, Student Assistance Programs & Training Services has provided school districts, colleges and universities with comprehensive crisis intervention, counseling and related services to help students, families and institutions.  Our Program includes 24 hour / 365 day, live clinical response, local and virtual counseling options, regional and national licensed provider network, and a mobile app.  SAP / TS is your “..the always open counseling group..”  We will soon include suicide education and prevention services for students and school staff.  Please contact Paul Fleming for details.

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With my regards,
Paul Fleming
President
Phoenix, Arizona
Cell: 480-586-0897

www.studentassistanceprograms.net

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