Schools Increasingly Close for ‘Mental Health’ Days, Analysis Finds

Schools Increasingly Close for ‘Mental Health’ Days, Analysis Finds
A public high school in Richmond, Va. The district announced it would close on Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2021, to support "employees' mental health." Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Thousands of American schools have taken days off for various reasons related to mental health in what appears to be a new trend, according to an analysis by a data-crunching company Burbio.

The analysis has identified more than 2,500 schools that have canceled school in recent weeks, citing needs for “wellness, “reflection,” and “mental health” as well as countering “stress” and “burnout.”

Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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