Address mental health issues faced by students
First and foremost, funding for mental health programmes must be adequate. Depression, alongside other mental health conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and even learning disabilities like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), can have severe consequences if left untreated. Sufficient funding would ensure that intervention programmes are taken seriously.
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