School districts across Massachusetts are seeing an increased need for mental health support for their students. At the same time, there is a nationwide shortage of school psychologists, social workers, and counselors. But Boston Public Schools has been ahead of the curve, for years, they have been training their own mental health professionals.
“I’m curious, how is everyone doing today?” That’s Dana Engel seated with a group of fifth graders at a table at the Lyndon Pilot School in Jamaica Plain.



