The DOE’s new online training program equips NYC public school nurses to effectively identify and support students at risk of suicide, collaborating with The Jed Foundation.
Schools Chancellor David Banks emphasized that school nurses are critical allies in maintaining students' mental health, needing tools to assist those in distress effectively.
Nearly 400 NYC school nurses have already completed the program, which trains them on screening, mental health challenges, and managing emotional carryover.
The JED Foundation found that one in four young people suffers from mental illness, with a significant number of teens reporting depressive symptoms.
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