BOISE — The numbers are in. And as far as mental health goes, things are looking better for Boise School District.
From 2022 to 2024, the district saw dramatic decreases in depression and social isolation, BSD Supervisor of Counseling Services Jason Shanks said during an interview with the Idaho Press.
The district is aiming to maintain the positive trajectory by implementing a program called Hope Squad, a nonprofit that originated in Utah. Hope Squad focuses on peer-to-peer suicide prevention and teaching students to recognize the signs of suicidality and connect their peers to resources and trusted adults. Hope Squad is for junior high and high school students…