The number of mental health issues among school-age children has skyrocketed in the last two decades, causing widespread concern and leaving educators scrambling for solutions. According to a recent Blue Cross Blue Shield report, major depression has increased by 65 percent for girls and 47 percent for boys since 2013. Clearly, students require comprehensive support to deal with emotional disturbances that have a negative impact on their daily lives and may jeopardize their futures.
