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57,000 Depressed Kids in Pennsylvania Lack Vital Support

1/24/2025

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In Pennsylvania, a staggering 57,000 children battling major depression are left without treatment, underscoring a critical gap in school mental health services. With just one psychologist for every 997 students, advocates are calling for urgent reforms to ensure early intervention and better support for these vulnerable young minds.

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Story summary

In Pennsylvania, a staggering 57,000 children battling major depression are left without treatment, underscoring a critical gap in school mental health services. With just one psychologist for every 997 students, advocates are calling for urgent reforms to ensure early intervention and better support for these vulnerable young minds.