B.C. First Nation declares state of emergency over mental health crisis

B.C. First Nation declares state of emergency over mental health crisis

The Ktunaxa Nation of southeastern B.C. has declared a state of emergency related to a mental health crisis among its members.

Kids' mental health declared national emergency

CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — Facing a rising tide of mental illness among children, the top pediatricians in the U.S. are calling the mental health of children and teens a national emergency.Between February and March of 2021, emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts were up 51% compared to the same period in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical psychologist Dr. John Duffy said the emergency is ta…