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Advocates ask for more help addressing youth mental health

Amanda Lynch shares the story of her family’s struggle with loss and the need for more mental health support for children. She’s flanked by Senators Barbara Favola, Jennifer Boysko, Delegate Carrie Coyner and Senator Creigh Deeds. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

A 2022 report from Mental Health America found over 50% of Virginia’s youth, about 75,000 kids, reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode. Brad Kutner spoke with advocates and elected officials who hope to reduce that number.

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