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Originally aired 5-6-19
What does depression in teenagers look like? How can we identify them so we can get them treatment? How can we help prevent suicide in teenagers? LifeAct's CEO describes how they reach out to high school and middle school students to provide awareness and education thereby eliciting the help of students to identify concerning behavior early on. We're also given some pro-tips on how to talk to kids about mental health.
LifeAct Website: http://lifeact.org/
Crisis Text Line: 741-741
FrontLine Service for Mental Health Help in Northeast Ohio: 1-216-623-6888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255
Host: Dr. Ramona Bhatt, DO
Guests: Dr. John Hertzer, MD and Jack Binder, Executive Director & CEO of LifeAct
Contact: [email protected]
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