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Nov. 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom bravely shared Jake's story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.

It’s been a rough few years for the children of southwest Florida. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a community-shattering hurricane in Ian, it’s difficult for anyone of any age to not feel the doom and gloom.These challenges paired with academic stress, pressure from social media and the looming risk of school shootings are hitting the region’s youth the hardest.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day and later this month a local nonprofit is offering life-saving mental health training.

Kids Minds Matter initiative will create "single point of entry for kids to get mental health care in Lee County

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Doernbecher describes ways for children confused about their biology to tie down their healthy organs, despite serious side effects.

Youth Support Group offered for LGBTQ teens By MEGHAN BRADBURY - | Dec 28, 2020 After teens and their parents began reaching out and saying they are not doing well during the COVID-19 pandemic, Visuality has launched a support group for youths. Visuality has received a significant number of requests from teens who are feeling isolated and depressed and looking for support, according to Child Advocacy Supervisor Kids Minds Matter Richard Keelan, who has served on the board of directors of Visu...