RBC | Although statistics vary, the American Psychological Association approximates one out of every five children in America has a diagnosable mental health disorder. Mental health problems in young people are associated with outcomes such as suicide, substance use, inability to live independently, justice involvement, school dropout, economic hardship, and physical health problems.
A perfect storm of grief, trauma, and an undiagnosed mental illness brought about our 8-year-old child’s first suicide attempt. Yes, you read that correctly,…