To keep Jacob’s legacy alive, his parents created the "Jacob Kamis Memorial Fund" at Hillel Academy. Source: Local school creates 3-day long program devoted to teen mental health and suicide
Teammates, coaches reflect on life of fallen Olympia baseball player
16-year-old Solomon Gardner left a significant impact on those in his community. Source: Teammates, coaches reflect on life of fallen Olympia baseball player
Team to study suicide prevention, mental health accessibility for LGBTQ+ youth
Jody Russon wants to help one of the nation’s most vulnerable communities feel accepted. A research project could help Russon and her team do just that. Source: Team to study suicide prevention, mental health accessibility for LGBTQ+ youth
Experts raise alarm over TikTok’s impact on mental health
TikTok users spent an average of an hour and a half each day on the app last year, more than any other social platform. Source: Experts raise alarm over TikTok’s impact on mental health
Social media’s effects on teen mental health comes into focus
Experts are increasingly warning of a connection between social media use and mental health issues in children. Source: Social media's effects on teen mental health comes into focus
Mental health experts in the east encourage parents to talk gun safety
Parents say education starts at home Source: Mental health experts in the east encourage parents to talk gun safety
Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US teens
Jerome Yankey said he used to pull all-nighters when he was in college -- not studying or partying, but scrolling on TikTok until the sun came up. Source: Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US teens | CNN Business
School counselor uses experience to discuss suicide prevention, staff trainings
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — A Newman Grove native’s road to becoming a mental health professional began in 2007 when she was involved in a serious car accident. Source: School counselor uses experience to discuss suicide prevention, staff trainings
Navigating the difficult topic of suicide with kids and adolescents
Despite efforts to return to a version of "post-pandemic normalcy," the reality is that youth in the United States are still struggling, concerningly so, with their mental health. Source: Navigating the difficult topic of suicide with kids and adolescents
State agencies work to expand mental health resources for students as disturbing trends rise
State agencies are highlighting efforts to increase access to mental health resources, as teenagers report growing challenges. Source: State agencies work to expand mental health resources for students as disturbing trends rise