New survey found that 28 per cent of elementary and secondary schools had no access to a psychologist, whether it was virtually or in-person, this school year
The number of schools in Ontario with no access to psychologists has doubled over the past decade, according to a new survey that paints a worrying picture of the limited supports for students amid growing mental-health challenges.
Educators, parents and mental-health advocates have been concerned about the wellness of students after more than two years of pandemic-related disruptions, which saw schooling shift between remote and in-person learning. “They’re worried that people don’t understand the impact the pandemic has had on students and on their staff, and some of that impact is continuing to really be apparent in kids’ behaviour and their struggle with their mental health,” Ms. Kidder said.
The survey found that more than 90 per cent of schools reported needing more support for students’ mental health and well-being. Principals in only 9 per cent of schools said they had regular access to a mental-health specialist or nurse, while close to half said their schools had no access at all.Recent data from Statistics Canada found that fewer young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were describing their mental health as very good or excellent compared with prepandemic levels.
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