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Press Releases and Statements

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 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.

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Fact Sheets, White Papers and Briefs

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. Read more.

 

Media Contacts

Laurie Flynn
Executive Director
FlynnL@nyspi.columbia.edu
212-265-3183

Leslie McGuire, MSW
Deputy Executive Director
McGuireL@nyspi.columbia.edu
212-265-4183

Pat Garrison
Director, Digital and Social Media Content
garrisp@nyspi.columbia.edu
(212) 265-3207