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Data show that the number of #mentalhealth-related emergency visits for #adolescents aged 12 to 17 has increased by 31% since 2019.
Toledo, Ohio — Beyond Healthcare has been in operation for only 7 months and is already treating 150 clients aged 6 to 17 years.
CEO Lisa Richardson said she worked hard to build a comprehensive and secure space for this growing group suffering from mental health.
“There are more and more visits to the emergency room for 6-year-olds who are really suffering from #mentalhealth,” Richardson said.
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She said that when the child leaves the ER, hospital, or hospital with the family, #mentalhealthtreatment will begin. Richardson said he offers a variety of treatments to help the whole family.
The goal is to help bring the family back into a mentally safe space for their #children and themselves.
This is especially important when accompanied by extreme changes and tensions caused by the #COVID-19 #pandemic. Not all family traditions can be embraced because some #children are out of #school and the holiday season is in full swing.
It puts a heavy burden on the young mind.
“Holidays aren’t just the times #adults may have a hard time,” Richardson said. “#Children can also struggle. As a result of #COVID, many traditions they used have been lost. We say that #children are welcomed and supported in our environment. I want you to feel it. “
According to the #CDC, this has suspended Jennifer Wakefield, director of the Lucas County #SuicidePrevention Union, due to an increase in the number of #suicides. Data show that the number of #mentalhealth-related emergency visits for #adolescents aged 12 to 17 has increased by 31% compared to the same period in 2019.
Related: The FCC says the “988” #suicidepreventionhotline should include text message options.
Wakefield said she was happy Over the last four years, the Union has been able to meet more #teens and #adolescents in 50 #schools, but initially they could only attend seven #schools. She said that this growth in accepting help talking about #
#JamesDonaldson notes:
Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.
Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.
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only helps to eliminate the myth that talking about #suicide with #teens leads them to #suicide.“ Instead of it causing it or making it more popular, it’s the exact opposite,” Wakefield said. “It really opens up the ability to have dialogue and this really important conversation.” She said that many local #mentalhealth facilities focus on #adults, but it also helps smaller #children. However, Wakefield explained that Beyond Healthcare likes the way Beyond #Healthcare focuses on #children and #teens with their families.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qcgs7EpEzv8?feature=oembed“I will say [to #parents] #Mentalhealthissues aren’t the fault of anyone. ”She added that it is important for families to understand that #mentalhealthissues are not limited to environmental, genetic, or specific issues. But it’s best to discuss it and make a plan. Wakefield said he was able to meet the #students safely and help them discuss the issue, even during the #pandemic.“I talked directly to over 16,000 #students,” Wakefield said. “#Children need it. #Parents encourage their #children to have a healthy heart and at the same time learn that they will need it.”
Asking for help shouldn’t be a problem, as many of the services offered by the Lucas County #SuicidePrevention Union are mostly or free. If you need help, click here.
Beyond Healthcare accepts most insurance and works with hospitals, #schools, therapists, and other community programs dealing with #mentalhealth. If you need help and would like to know more, please click here.
A public #mentalhealth resource fair will be held at Southview High School from 3 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday. There are two 30-minute sessions for #parents and two 30-minute sessions for educators. #Children attending the fair will participate in a gift card lottery.
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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
