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MCSD Director of Special Services Matt Cretsinger and Center Associates Clinical Director Kim Hagen tell the school board at last Monday’s meeting about the efforts they’ve taken to address mental health needs of students and staff.
Historically a bleak time of the year, the freezing cold and grey skies of late winter months cause an uptick in mental health issues.
“This time of the year is important really because of the environmental factors,” Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) Director of Special Services Matt Cretsinger said. “The weather really plays into things. As people we need sunlight, we need fresh air.”