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The Schools Closing the Mental Health Gap Are Not Waiting for Crisis

1 in 7 children globally has a mental health condition. Most schools are not equipped to meet that need. This infographic breaks down what effective mental health support in schools looks like and the outcomes it drives.

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The average US student-to-counselor ratio is 1 to 408. The recommended ratio is 1 to 250. That gap has consequences — for attendance, academic performance, and graduation rates.

Schools that are closing that gap share a common approach: they build mental health support into the system rather than waiting for students to reach crisis point.

Download the infographic to see what those programs do differently across integration, accessibility, early intervention, and inclusivity.


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