Strengthening Mental Health Resources in School Systems

The rise in mental health issues among students has become an alarming number. This policy brief will examine the increasing lack of adequate resources our school systems are equipped with. It offers a planned solution on how schools can allocate funds to better their services towards student and faculty. This initiative aims to help everyone despite economic gaps and districts.

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Isabella Samluk

December 12, 2025

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Isabella Samluk

2025 Fall Fellow

Isabella Samluk is a high school student attending Saint Margaret's Episcopal School who is passionate about mental health support in educational systems to create comfortable learning environments. She dedicates her time towards advocating for student-athlete mental health and hopes there will be an expansion in resources across school systems. Outside of advocacy, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing lacrosse, and traveling

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Isabella Samluk

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