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The Mental Health Crisis In Our Schools

For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'
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For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'

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Anxiety is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in children. A unique school in Fairfax, Va., tries to help students with severe anxiety who have trouble going to class.

For Kids, Anxiety About School Can Feel Like 'Being Chased By A Lion'

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Screening Mental Health In Kindergarten Is Way Too Late, Experts Say
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Screening Mental Health In Kindergarten Is Way Too Late, Experts Say

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One program in the South Bronx sees children as young as 6 months old to look for issues. Some experts think it's important to catch problems as early as possible.

Screening Mental Health In Kindergarten Is Way Too Late, Experts Say

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Preschool Suspensions Really Happen And That's Not OK With Connecticut
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Preschool Suspensions Really Happen And That's Not OK With Connecticut

Connecticut has built a safety net that will send a child-behavior expert to any daycare or pre-K in the state that's having trouble with a disruptive child.

Preschool Suspensions Really Happen And That's Not OK With Connecticut

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School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help
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School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help

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School nurses play a critical role in identifying students with mental health disorders, but there aren't enough of them and they often don't have enough training.

School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help

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How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class
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How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class

New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.

How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class

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