/tags/student-health student health en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:28:23 GMT /local-news/2022-09-06/task-force-on-student-mental-health-seeks-funding-for-mental-wellness-rooms-in-schools Young adults have faced considerable challenges in the last few years. From adapting to remote learning, then returning to school and dealing with gun violence. New Mexico was ranked 47th nationwide in a recent study, indicating youth have a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. 91°µÍø spoke with a member of a state task force on student mental health to learn how schools can create safe places for youth to feel heard. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:28:23 GMT /local-news/2022-09-06/task-force-on-student-mental-health-seeks-funding-for-mental-wellness-rooms-in-schools Taylor Velazquez /public-health-new-mexico/2019-08-21/funding-delay-threatens-student-health-confidentiality We’re two weeks into the school year and school-based health centers around New Mexico are still waiting on the state to finalize funding contracts.Most… Wed, 21 Aug 2019 23:04:14 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-08-21/funding-delay-threatens-student-health-confidentiality May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-24/south-valley-school-health-center-bracing-to-close Students and adults can get free, confidential health care at a school-based health center in Albuquerque's South Valley.But leaders at the health center… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:18:22 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-24/south-valley-school-health-center-bracing-to-close May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-24/school-based-health-centers-explained Students in New Mexico often have more than just homework to deal with. Sometimes they’re fighting depression or they don’t have enough to eat at home.… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:53:33 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2019-04-24/school-based-health-centers-explained May Ortega