42% of Arkansas adolescents aged 12-17 receive services for severe depression during Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Arkansas marks Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, with 42% of Arkansas adolescents aged 12-17 receiving services for severe depression. Child psychologist Charles Fay advises parents to foster kids' mental strength and responsibility by creating a home environment where they are expected to care for themselves, including sleep and diet. One reason for sleep deprivation is having phones or devices in kids' bedrooms.

May 06, 2024
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