Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’

Teens in Detroit and Flint are facing significant mental health challenges, with adults in their lives reporting feelings of helplessness in providing support.
Teens today face threats to their well-being beyond what many adults immediately recognize, along with barriers to getting help that make it tough to get better.
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