"Survivor's Message to Struggling Teens: Mental Health Matters"

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Jonah Barrow, an 18-year-old suicide attempt survivor, shares his mental health struggles and how music therapy helped him recover. Barrow encourages others to speak out about their mental health struggles and seek support. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among U.S. high school students, and experts emphasize the importance of parents talking to their children about suicide and listening to their replies. Barrow hopes to change the mind of at least one person and relieve them of their suffering.
Topics:health#depression#mental-health#mental-health-stigma#music-therapy#suicide-prevention#teen-mental-health
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