The No. 2 cause of death in people from ages 10 to 16 is suicide, said Roberts, who shared that he lives in Oklahoma City and that at the time of recording his comments, there had been three teen suicides within the past two weeks. That tragedy is indicative of a much wider problem.
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“Encouraging more conversations surrounding mental health is important, for everybody, but especially for teenagers as they’re just trying to figure out their own identity and purpose and where they fit in this world,” Roberts said.
Parents and church leaders can visit the “What Rhymes With Reason” website to find resources for churches as well as ticketing information.
988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal ideation or any other mental health crisis, call 988 for free and confidential support.
