Catoosa County Board hears reboot plan for Local Interagency Planning Team to expand youth behavioral supports District staff announced a reboot of the Local Interagency Planning Team (LIPT) under Georgia law to coordinate mandated partners and address rising adolescent behavioral needs, citing a 35% increase in diagnosed behavioral conditions and gaps in service access.

Catoosa County is taking bold steps to tackle the alarming 35% rise in youth behavioral issues by revamping its Local Interagency Planning Team to better coordinate essential services.

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Advocate urges school board to protect students from child exploitation and technology abuse Speaker calls for technology restrictions to safeguard students from online exploitation.

A passionate plea from a parent at Georgia's "Disconnect To Reconnect" meeting highlights the urgent need for collective action to protect our youth from the dangers of technology misuse.

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Dino discusses impact of technology on youth mental health at TED Talk Dino highlights technology's role in rising anxiety and depression among youth in America

At a recent town hall in Georgia, experts revealed that today’s youth may spend 93% of their free time glued to screens, raising urgent questions about the mental health crisis among the next generation.

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Mother advocates for restrictions on high potency THC amid son's recovery journey A mother urges lawmakers to pass restrictions on high potency THC to protect youth.

A mother’s heartbreaking testimony about her son's addiction to high potency THC has sparked urgent calls for legislative action to protect Georgia's youth.

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Georgia House Passes Ethan's Law to End Out-of-State Reunification Camps House Bill 253 aims to protect children from forced reunification therapy across state lines.

In a landmark session, Georgia's House of Representatives celebrated young innovators and advanced crucial legislation to protect children and veterans, showcasing the state's commitment to its most vulnerable citizens.

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