Julia Routbort Baskin

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/dear_colleague/2023/DSRT-DCL.html

These recent national survey results about high school youth help motivate my run for Ballston Spa School Board. We know that many of our students are struggling with their mental health. High school students are reporting higher rates of anxiety, suicidality and sexual violence. Female students and LGBTQ youth reported the highest levels of victimization and distress. Black students are most likely to attempt su***de.

Guess what helps? Supportive and connected school environments mean students can learn better and build life-long skills and resiliency.

Creating supportive communities for our students requires respecting teachers, keeping lines of communications open between families and the district and making sure every student has multiple opportunities to engage.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/whatworks/index.htm