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April 21, 2023

Public Media Network’s “Persist”: School-Based Health Clinics Fill a Critical Void

The Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative speaks with CRC Researcher Karley Abramson

Public Media Network’s “Persist”: School-Based Health Clinics Fill a Critical Void

As more and more children in Michigan and the United States report symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, school-based health clinics offer a solution to provide students and parents with free and convenient access to mental health services. Julie Mack, with the Southwest Journalism Collaborative, interviews Citizens Research Council Research Associate for Health Policy Karley Abramson. Produced by Lem Montero with Southwest Michigan Journalism Coop, the "Persist" podcast series focuses on mental wellness and related challenges found in West Michigan.

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Public Media Network’s “Persist”: School-Based Health Clinics Fill a Critical Void

Public Media Network’s “Persist”: School-Based Health Clinics Fill a Critical Void

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