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How worried are you about the mental health of a young person in your life?

Young people were already struggling with their mental health before the pandemic and now depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide have surged.

In 2022, an all-time high number of Minnesota students 

 mental health problems, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Girls are faring even worse. Nearly three out of five teenage girls felt persistent sadness in 2021, which is double the rate of boys, according to a recent 

 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There’s a growing need for trained mental health professionals but those are hard to come by, especially in rural Minnesota.

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals, one who runs youth organizations and another who runs a center that works to increase access to behavioral health services in greater Minnesota.

They talk about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, call or text 988, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text MN to 741741. Talk to trained counselors who care, 24/7/365.

If you or a loved one is at imminent risk, please contact 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team officer.

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We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges — and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.

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