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- Many school counselors feel underprepared to manage complex student mental health needs
- School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis
- Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist
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Middle and high school counselors juggle overwhelming caseloads, expanded mental health duties, and additional administrative burdens–all of which limit their ability to provide individualized support for students, according to the 2025 School Counselor Report from YouScience.
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