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Youth mental health in Ontario is on the brink as schools reopen and demand surges—up 69% in four years, even among kids under six. With screen overload, social stress, and academic pressure mounting, September brings a predictable spike, but the system is already overwhelmed. Funding hasn’t kept pace, leading to longer waits and hidden struggles like absenteeism or physical symptoms tied to anxiety or bullying. Overnight crisis lines are seeing a 27% jump, revealing that many teens only feel safe reaching out late at night. The stakes are high: connecting young people with trained professionals outside their families could be the lifeline they need to thrive.

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