Mental health of students a top focus for public school board

The rise of depression and anxiety interfering with children’s education is prompting Edmonton’s public school board to make mental health one of its top three priorities this year, the board chairwoman said.
The school board on Tuesday created an ad hoc mental health committee to improve collaboration with other school boards and community groups, advocate for more mental health services in schools, and better understand how the health system approaches the issue.
“Our mandate