The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, particularly for youth of color and gender diverse youth. In response to this concern, the King County Youth Mental Health Collaboration Team gathered representatives from key organizations like Best Start for Kids, Community Well-Being Initiative, Zero Youth Detention, Care and Closure Program, and School Based Health Centers to design and implement a qualitative study to learn more.
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In light of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we are bringing awareness to the current status of youth mental health in King County… In King County, over a third (36.4%) of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students experienced symptoms of depression in 2021. Yet BIPOC and LGBTQ youth are experiencing disproportionate impacts of the ongoing youth mental health crisis…
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