Durham Public Schools is reinforcing its commitment to meet the mental health needs of all students. If a student is experiencing mental health challenges, learning can be difficult.
“We have seen over the last few years, since COVID-19, an uptick in students experiencing significant mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and school avoidance,” said DPS Student Wellness Director Tomeka Ward-Satterfield. “They are living in the same world that we are. They are trying to process and understand what’s going on around them.”
We want parents to know if their student is struggling, we’re here to support…