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flag In-person school reopenings in California linked to 43% drop in youth mental health diagnoses, researchers say.

flag A study of over 185,000 California children found that in-person school reopenings during the pandemic were linked to significant mental health improvements, with diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and other conditions dropping by 43% nine months later. flag Mental health care spending also declined. flag Researchers attribute the gains to schools providing socialization, routine, emotional support, and basic needs. flag Girls showed greater benefits than boys, though the study focused on high-income areas and lacked detailed racial or ethnic data. flag Experts say schools are vital for youth well-being, especially amid ongoing mental health challenges exacerbated by pandemic-related isolation and academic setbacks.

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