Kentucky is one of six states selected to participate in a year-long program to support student mental health, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced Tuesday.
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Children Families selected the state to participate in the Policy Academy to Drive Thriving Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Alabama, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia and Kentucky were selected for the program.
Kentucky’s team will be focused on expanding and improving school-based mental health services and support, according to a news release Tuesday. The project will also support states in incorporating student voices.
According to the 2023 State of Mental Health in America conducted by Mental Health America, Kentucky ranks 11th in the nation for mental health and access to care. This includes being ranked No. 1 for adult mental health and No. 31 for youth mental health.
Source: WDRB
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