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Peabody students, residents, can now access free mental health app

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PEABODY — The city is partnering with a mental health app to support all residents and their families, especially students of Peabody Public Schools.

Bloom is a mental health and wellness platform that can be accessed on desktop computers and as a mobile app on a smartphone. Developed by Gloucester-based Bloom-Ed Inc., the app provides local resources on topics ranging from mental health, parenting, financial wellness, end of life care and in a special section for teens, support for kids experiencing bullying.


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