Medford survey: 1 in 5 students report recent poor mental health; district outlines prevention and support plan Medford officials presented results from the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey showing 19% of middle-schoolers and 20% of high-schoolers reported poor recent mental health. Presenters emphasized disparities for LGBTQ and some racial/ethnic groups and described prevention steps including 'I Decide' interventions, vape detectors, and a caregiver education series.

One in five students in Medford report struggling with mental health, prompting urgent calls for targeted support and prevention strategies.

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Nye County and UNR urge continued funding for SB 118 and statewide YRBS survey Nye County Health Officer Dr. Daniel Griffith praised SB 118 funding for strengthening rural public-health capacity. Megan Camosse of UNR asked the board to approve Contract 33 ($440,000) to continue the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, reporting nearly 12,000 student responses and 95% school participation in 2025.

Nye County is making strides in public health thanks to SB 118 funding, but will it get the continued support it needs for crucial youth surveys?

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