Why My Vibe Check?
The Facts
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Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
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Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.
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Reaching out for help can help mitigate risks and improves individual chances to experience limited to no long-term issues with their mental health.
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Today we are seeing the lowest student-to-school counselor ratio since 1986.
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Through My Vibe Check, counselors will be interacting more with their students. This will lead towards a better tomorrow for all parties involved
The Numbers
1 in 7
10- to 19-year-olds experience a mental disorder.
14%
of school districts met the recommended 250:1 student to counselor ratio in the 2020-2021 school year.
60%
of adolescents with mental illnesses are afraid to reach out.
430:1
is the average student-to-counselor ratio in American high schools.