Hey All,
Something has been weighing on my mind over the last few weeks-mental health in our society. To some, I be preaching to the choir. To others, I hope you will read this with an open mind. Crying young adults, a funeral hall full of people paying respect, a mother and father brought together in extreme circumstances, the smell of sweet flowers, and beloved ones giving speeches of past memories. Like many of you, I have experienced the effect our society has with the mental health on young adults. It seems like a lifetime ago when I went through the scenario above with a close friend. I often think about the memories I have with him of "gaming" on the PS2, playing football, or listening to music. And just like many of you I spend a few minutes a day smiling about these memories. According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the third leading cause of death among our youth ages 15-19. We need to help each other to prevent this from happening. Here are some warning signs to look for according to Mayo Clinic:
Together, we can make a difference. Here are some tips that we can use to help each other out:
I hope this post finds you well. Please don't hesitate to reach out with other tips, suggestions, or if you just need to talk. It's paramount that we work together to solve this ever growing crisis in our society-together we can. Remember it's always all about the kids! Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, February 6). Mental illness in children: Know the signs. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/mental-illness-in-children/art-20046577 Connection is Key to Good Adolescent Mental Health. (2020, October 20). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm Adolescent mental health. (2020, September 28). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health
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