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School Absenteeism Often Tied to Mental Health Problems
Original: School Absenteeism Is Often Linked to Mental Health Issues
The Public Policy Institute of California is highlighting that chronic school absenteeism is frequently linked to mental health issues among students. The finding points to a need for schools to address psychological wellbeing rather than treating absences purely as a disciplinary matter. The topic feeds into a wider global conversation about rising mental health struggles among children and teenagers and how education systems should respond.
Why now: Concern about rising youth mental health problems and their impact on school attendance is drawing attention.
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- School Absenteeism Is Often Linked to Mental Health Issues · Public Policy Institute of California
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