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One of the best ways to expand mental health checkups and educate people about them is to share information through the news media and other outgoing communications. The TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups publishes a monthly newsletter called Checkup e-news, maintains a blog and provides statements and press releases to the media.
Facts and Statistics
More than one million teens in the United States suffer from depression, yet less than one-third of those teens receive help. For some, depression is so severe that it leads to suicide, the third-leading cause of adolescent death. Even in its less severe forms, teen depression is linked to poor academic achievement and school dropout, absenteeism, strained social relationships, and substance abuse.
- Facts about teen depression and suicide. Read More.
- Find out how your state measures up on key indicators such as the prevalence and incidence of adolescent mental disorders, suicide rates by state, and mental health services. Read More.
- More fact sheets, research, materials and policy reports on our programs and youth mental health. Read More.
Events & Webinars
Upcoming and prior Center events. Read More.
Library
The Center maintains a comprehensive online library of fact sheets, research articles, screening and best practice materials, policy reports, and other resources about our programs and youth mental health checkups. Visit the Library.
Media Contacts
Elizabeth A. Streich, M.A.
Director, Media Relations
streich@childpsych.columbia.edu
Office: (212) 265-3174
Pat Garrison
Director, Digital Communications
garrisp@childpsych.columbia.edu
Office: (212) 265-3207
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