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Experts Urge School Mental Health Screenings Amid Challenges
8/27/2025
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Story summary
- Experts support mental health screenings in schools, facing challenges from resource shortages and parental opposition.
- A RAND study indicates 30.5% of U.S. K-12 schools implement screenings, but follow-up care is difficult.
- While most schools inform parents and provide in-person treatment, under 20% offer telehealth options.
- Colorado repealed its mental health screening law for grades 6-12 in 2025 due to parental rights issues.
