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Black kids face racism before they even start school. It’s driving a major mental health crisis.
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Snohomish County will invest $8 million in five projects that increase capacity for behavioral health and substance-use disorder treatment in the region.
Why Bellevue schools offer students mental health screenings, services in school
Starting in 2019, the Bellevue School District began screening students for mental health needs and providing in-school therapists.
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is kids’ social media next?
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