Mental health organizations collaborate for youth depression event
This is the first time 1N5, MindPeace and Cincinnati Children's Hospital are all working together to educate people about youth depression.
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This is the first time 1N5, MindPeace and Cincinnati Children's Hospital are all working together to educate people about youth depression.
Last year the CDC reported, 2.5 million middle and high school students admitted to vaping. Organizers of Thursday's event are calling it a growing threat to children.
Ohio's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services estimates 179,000 calls and texts could be made in the first year. Advocates expect more calls as the number switches.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020 suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14.
Mental health advocates are concerned the system is going to be overwhelmed.