As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on an increasing number of Ohio kids are dealing with anxiety and depression, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Colorado ranks 16th in the nation for promoting children s overall well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation s latest report on child wellness, even as children have struggled with unprecedented levels of poor mental health. In Colorado, more than 10%, about 109,000 kids, reported experiencing anxiety or depression in 2020. .
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on an increasing number of Ohio kids are dealing with anxiety and depression, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Despite numerous challenges, eastern Kentucky schools and advocacy groups are working to make the upcoming school year as normal as possible and get kids back into the classroom. Alissa Taylor, Kentucky state director for Save the Children, said school districts in the region have delayed the start of the academic year, and are working to approve a new start date. She explained schools are the focal point of many counties in eastern Kentucky, and with some buildings destroyed, community hubs have disappeared, too. .