Pennsylvania's largest school district has joined a state program offering student mental health services through Kooth, but some parents are wary of more data collection and digital mediation through an online platform.
Students utilizing Kooth might listen to a podcast on mindfulness, or link to a TikTok video on self care. For students who opt for counseling, all sessions occur via text.
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