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China to Launch Nationwide Pediatric Mental Health Initiative in 2025

1/2/2025

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Starting in 2025, China will revolutionize pediatric and mental health care by launching regional mental health centers and a unified hotline. With a goal of placing mental health instructors in over 95% of schools, this initiative aims to tackle the alarming rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents, ensuring support is accessible in every prefecture.

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Starting in 2025, China will revolutionize pediatric and mental health care by launching regional mental health centers and a unified hotline. With a goal of placing mental health instructors in over 95% of schools, this initiative aims to tackle the alarming rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents, ensuring support is accessible in every prefecture.