Mental health struggles on the rise in kids; resources available in SWFL
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The pandemic is taking a toll on teens mental health
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David Lawrence Center provides mental health care for increasing number of children in crisis
Published: January 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Updated: January 29, 2021 10:13 AM EST
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Our children are in crisis. The number of local kids held for 72 hours under the Baker Act a last resort to protect someone from hurting themselves or others to receive mental health treatment because of suicidal or violent thoughts jumped 26% in 1 year.
But there is reason for hope.
In a video produced by the David Lawrence Center, a Naples mental health treatment provider, Adrienne opens up about her daughter Chloe’s battle with depression and cutting.
“About 11 o’ clock at night, I got a call from Chloe’s best friend,” Adrienne said. “She said that Chloe had cut and she was unable to stop the bleeding. She had cut 30-something times on her leg and had gashing wounds.”