Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

10/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2026 08:01

New Data Shows Youth Mental Health Is Improving, Students Feel Safer in Schools

PRESS RELEASE

NEWS: New Statewide Data Shows Youth Mental Health Is Improving and Students Feel Safer in Pennsylvania Schools

New Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) data reveals improved student well-being, with 76 percent of students reporting their overall mental health is good and 83 percent of students feeling safe at school.

Under the Shapiro-Davis Administration, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded almost $400 million to over 1,100 schools across the Commonwealth to enhance mental health services and improve security measures.

October 02, 2026
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