I work at a boarding school. When there is concern about a student’s mental health, it is addressed in multiple ways–it may simply warrant a check-in from an advisor/dorm parent/other trusted adult, or the concern may be discussed amongst a specialized committee of administrators/health services personnel to develop a more robust plan of action. Sometimes it warrants finding the student and escorting them directly to counseling staff. No school is perfect, but I do think our community does a good job of identifying students who need extra support.
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