The Nemours program provides children and teens with access to mental health resources at their primary care doctors' offices.
According to health workers, this program aims to address teen suicides in Central Florida. A 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report reveals that 20% of high school students who frequently use social media experience feelings of hopelessness and consider self-harm.
Monica Barreto, clinical director of Behavioral Health with Nemours Primary Care-Florida, said her team focuses on getting teens help early.
The Nemours healthcare system seeks to catch signs of trouble sooner to protect children's mental health.
Author's summary: Program helps teens access mental health resources.