CINCINNATI — We are in a mental health crisis, and WCPO is raising awareness and finding solutions to help.
WCPO 9 has partnered with Cincinnati Children's this May during Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the resources available to combat mental health issues.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing mental health challenges, you can call our resource line Wednesday, May 10 starting at 4 p.m. The number is 513-840-WCPO (9276) to get help.
Children and adolescents are struggling with unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress and other serious ailments. Unaddressed, these conditions can lead to poor performance in school, social isolation, self-harm, hospitalization and even suicide, according to Cincinnati Children's.
More than half of adults (53%) with children in their household say they are concerned about the mental state of their children, Cincinnati Children's says.
Cincinnati Children’s is investing more than $100-million and is standing out as a national leader in mental health care.
Cincinnati Children's says their team is prioritizing education, prevention, treatment, and even a cure for mental health disorders.
Check back here for stories about the resources to help support those with mental health needs, and call our resource line for more at 513-840-WCPO (9276).
Here are several other resources:
- Suicide Prevention:
- Suicide Prevention | Patient and Family Resources (cincinnatichildrens.org)
- National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Lifeline (988lifeline.org) -The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources
- Depression & Suicide: Depression and Suicide | Mental Health in Children (cincinnatichildrens.org) -Knowing the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide is critical in reducing the numbers. Review information, prevention tips and resources.
- Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) Psychiatric Intake Response Center | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (cincinnatichildrens.org)
Services provided by the PIRC include:- Admission and evaluation center for children and adolescents in acute crisis at both Cincinnati Children's Burnet and Liberty Campus Emergency Department
- Expert assessment and recommendation to help you determine the next steps in treatment for your child
- Clinical telephone triage and response
- Inquiries about inpatient care, outpatient care, community services
- Mental health link to the community including outpatient referral
Anyone with mental health questions is encouraged to contact the PIRC: 513-636-4124
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