Now Aurora Public Schools (APS) is trying a new partnership to help bolster support for teens who are clearly in desperate need of help. Ron-Li Liaw will lead efforts that will better support kids’ mental health. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. While Children’s Hospital Colorado called on lawmakers and Governor Jared Polis to allocate significant funds to address the crisis, it also recently hired a Mental Health-in-Chief for the hospital system. For Children’s Hospital Colorado's pediatric system, emergency visits for a mental health crisis were up 73% in October 2021 over the same time period two years prior.Īdvocates also pointed out the leading cause of death for 10 to 24 year olds in Colorado is death by suicide. In October, the hospital system held a virtual roundtable discussion where advocates detailed the frightening circumstances many are seeing. Last May, Children’s Hospital Colorado declared youth mental health in a state of emergency. Now private providers, community organizations and schools are working to find solutions and support systems. Seeing more young folks that are dealing with suicide ideation, definitely, you know, lots of mental health issues,” said Joy Ewing, a licensed marriage and family therapist located in Aurora.
“Especially teenagers … with high levels of anxiety, high levels of depression. A “youth mental health emergency.” A “pediatric mental health crisis.” “A lot of children are struggling right now.”Īll sentiments used to describe the current state of Colorado’s youth and their mental health right now. Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-80. If you have an immediate mental health crisis, please call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-84 or text TALK to 38255.
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