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Black Youth Face Rising Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Suicide (Article)

Black young people are more at risk of depression, anxiety, and stress due to the pandemic. The recent spotlight on police violence against Black people, students are experiencing paralyzing anxiety and grief. It’s hard to talk about, and it’s hard for them to find help.

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Jones, C. "Black Youth Face Rising Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Suicide." Edsource, (2022).

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2022
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Exercise Key to Fight COVID-19's Toll On Mental, Behavioral Health (Website)

This author argues that physical activity and fitness is essential to maintain good mental health, and that a regimen of exercise is an effective treatment for a range of mental illnesses including mild to moderate depression.

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National Alliance on Mental Health, (2020).

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2020
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Watch our Town Hall Meeting: Supporting Youth Mental Health In the Transition Back to the Classroom, with the California Department of Education (Website)

NAMI partners with CDE to explain the importance of and strategies for supporting the mental health needs of youth; how families and loved ones can support youth going back to school during the pandemic; and ways to advocate and get involved in policy changes for youth mental health.

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National Alliance on Mental Health, (2021).

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2021

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California Department of Education, Special Education Division's special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.