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Students Leading the Way in Mental Health | Kansas City News
Spring Hill and Olathe Northwest High Schools are launching Sources of Strength — a student-led initiative training 10% of the student body to be peer supporters, creating a safety net where classmates can turn to each other for help. Already active in 26 Johnson County schools, the program doesn’t replace mental health professionals but empowers students to connect peers with resources, fostering hope and reducing stigma. With youth crisis calls skyrocketing from 35 to 225 in just three years, and tragic stories like Matalyn Chitwood’s spotlighting urgent gaps, this expansion is a vital step…
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