HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Most people dream of their children living safe, secure and happy lives, but according to the CDC, 20% of the U.S.’s high school students “seriously” contemplated suicide in 2023.
Henrico County Public Schools is making mental health a priority this year and has launched initiatives aimed at promoting mental health resource accessibility and awareness to all students and staff members.
On Wednesday night, Varina High School hosted an event to help parents identify a mental health crisis and learn about resources available to help their student. This is just the beginning of what school district officials described as a large-scale movement to address increasing mental health struggles among young people…