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Since school doors closed almost a year ago, there’s been great concern over how this time would impact students mentally and socially. Addressing student well-being is a big reason parents and Gov. Kate Brown are pushing for Oregon schools to reopen as soon as possible.
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, there is help available. The
is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
When teens in need call the YouthLine, a peer-to-peer crisis/help line, someone like 19-year-old Emma Cooper answers.
They could be calling about a number of things — from family or relationship issues, to mental health concerns, to contemplating suicide — but when they reach out to YouthLine, there’s someone they can relate to on the other end.