USV has invested in Daybreak, a pediatric mental health platform leveraging school infrastructure to provide timely and scalable mental health care for students.

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USV has made significant strides in addressing the mental health crisis, particularly focusing on the needs of children and adolescents. One of their key investments is Daybreak, a leading pediatric mental health platform designed to operate within the existing infrastructure of schools and districts. The platform aims to provide timely support for students struggling with mental health issues while also developing scalable solutions for proactive care that benefits all students. Daybreak is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans that foster meaningful outcomes, ensuring that care is collaborative among students, schools, and parents.

Industry Overview in the United States

The mental health landscape in the United States has faced unprecedented challenges, especially among children and adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing mental health issues, with a reported 16% of children experiencing at least one major depressive episode in the past year. Alarmingly, 60% of these children do not receive appropriate treatment, highlighting a significant gap in care that needs to be addressed.

Schools have emerged as critical players in the mental health support ecosystem, as they are uniquely positioned to identify students in need of assistance. Educators understand the links between mental health, academic performance, and ov