Children's mental health Coverage
Mental health issues have been rising in North Carolina and the United States for more than a decade, including among the nation's youngest people.
Mental health issues have been rising in North Carolina and the United States for more than a decade, including among the nation’s youngest people. Federal data show rates of suicide and self-harm have risen, stresses from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought conversations about mental health into prominence and systems of support have been lacking.
The Wake County Public School System recently expanded certain mental health services to more schools.
Mental health counselors are on the campus of Wendell Middle School Wednesday, after a student's death there this week.
This page will feature stories and links to mental health service information.
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If you or someone you know is at risk or contemplating suicide, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) * or chat at 988lifeline.org.
