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CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health -- A CBS2 Special
In 2021, 44% of high school students reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's why CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
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Report: 30% of teen girls say they've considered suicide
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Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health
At the Brotherhood Sister Sol nonprofit, young leaders learn to develop voices, learn policymaking and activism.
Breaking The Stigma: Children and mental health
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists reports New York City public schools need more than 200 more mental health providers to meet the needs of students. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
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Breaking the stigma this Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Breaking The Stigma: You Are Not Alone
Last year, CBS2's Cindy Hsu sat down with Dana Tyler to share her personal battle with depression in hopes of helping others who might be going through similar situations. We are continuing that conversation with another CBS2 special, focusing on difficult discussions and the resources available to everyone.
Breaking The Stigma: You Are Not Alone
We are breaking the stigma on talking about mental illness. It's a conversation that can be difficult, but can save lives.
New Jersey women's hockey team hoping to spread mental health awareness
The parents of Stanford women's soccer goalie Katie Meyer are speaking out after their daughter's death by suicide. The Meyers hope their message breaks the stigma and raises awareness about athletes' mental health, and some local teams are helping to spread that message; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Breaking The Stigma: CBS Anchor Cindy Hsu Shares Her Most Personal Story About Mental Health Battle
Mental health is extremely personal, and not something many people open up about, but every year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness.
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Jill Biden visits Nashville for candlelight vigil
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