APS Invests in Student Mental Health | Albuquerque News

Albuquerque Public Schools is investing $2.6 million from opioid settlement funds to hire 25 new counselors and launch prevention programs, including student-led clubs and a “Substance Free Athletics” campaign targeting student athletes with the slogan “protect your game.” They’re also screening the movie “Screenagers” to tackle social media’s role in substance use, all aimed at meeting the growing mental health and substance abuse needs of students as the school year begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e3b52316b56dce4