NORTH CAROLINA — In the last year, teens have called or texted 988 at a higher rate than any other age group, needing help with their mental health.
Rebekah Collins spoke with Channel 9′s Deneige Broom about her mental health journey.
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“I was hospitalized my senior year of high school for wanting to end my life,” she said.
North Carolina’s 988 dashboard shows 13 to 17-year-olds contacted the hotline at the highest rate of all age groups.
>> In the video at the top of the page, advocates say that’s not entirely a bad thing.
If you need help with your mental health or are thinking of harming yourself, call or text “988″ 24/7.
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