A just-released 5-year U.S. study (2016-2021) shows a stready increase in the number of children seen in emergency rooms for suicidal thoughts. Called "an unprecedented mental health crisis" predating, yet also including Covid years.

In Canada suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people. 24% of deaths of 15-24 year olds in Canada are due to suicide.

Guest: Mark Henick. Mental health strategist in Toronto. CEO of Strategic Mental Health Consulting, author of So-Called Normal. Also name of his podcast. Had suicidal thoughts when he was 12 and attempted suicide at 15. Saved by a stranger. Mark's TED Talk video on the subject has been viewed millions of times worldwide.

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