When it comes to identifying reasons for the rise in student anxiety, depression and suicide ideation, social media tops most lists. Educators and psychologists point to a cluster of consequences, from adolescents feeling they can’t match the online lives of others, to the ease and unrelenting nature of cyberbullying, to the loss of sleep that comes with late-night scrolling.
Deborah Panagos’ dog Charlotte is in training to be a therapy pet.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Rappahannock County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Carol Johnson outside her office at RCPS administrative building in Washington, Va.
RCHS junior Carmen Pond in her mother Dani's office. Dani Pond is the long-serving director of school counseling.
Culpeper County Public Schools Social Worker Tracey Sasso on her way to the Culpeper Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Community Outreach Specialist Chris Eaglin with Taisha Chavez, director of children services at the regional agency Encompass Community Suppor…
Shannon Raybuck, mental health care coordinator holds the door for a patient at the Fauquier Free Clinic in Warrenton, Va.
RCPS Social Worker Erica Jennejahn at the elementary school where she splits her time between the high school.
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