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September’s Mental Health Surge | Toronto News
As summer fades, kids brace for school — but anxiety is surging. Experts warn rising academic pressure, social stress, and screen overload are crippling youth mental health, hitting a peak every September. In eastern Ontario, demand for help has skyrocketed 69% in four years, with young children under six doubling in need. Schools become critical early detection points, revealing hidden struggles masked over summer. ADHD kids may thrive without deadlines — but without specialized support, these gaps widen. The system’s stretched thin: funding hasn’t kept pace, wait times grow, and crisis…
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