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According to the Department of Healthcare Services, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 14-24-year-olds in California. The suicide rate in Sacramento County is 13.2 per 100,000; in California, it is 10.7 per 100,000 (California Department of Public Health, 2019). The suicide rate for Black children aged 5-12 is twice that of their white peers (Briscoe, 2020). Between 2007-2017, inpatient visits for suicide, suicidal ideation, and self-injury increased by 104% for children ages 15-24 (Briscoe, 2020).
According to the Kellogg Family Foundation (KFF), California meets only 26.7% of its mental health practitioner needs. It is also experiencing a shortage of school health professionals.
Worsening due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Isolation from peers and trusted adults
Unmitigated exposure to bullying through social channels
Extreme family stress due to stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and social unrest
Premature autonomy and child neglect as families navigate competing priorities during school closures
Fear of illness for oneself and the worry of losing a loved one
References:
https://www.acesaware.org/blog/ca-initiative-awards-19-5-million-for-aces/
https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Documents/Advisory-Boards-Committees/Mental-Health-Board/MHB-Reports-and-Workplans/RT-MHB-2022-School-Based-MH-Report.pdf
https://www.cwda.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/poll_the_intersections_of_behavioral_health_12.30_final.pdf?1604510191
https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Documents/Reports--Workplans/RT-BHS-SUPT-SUD-Stategic-Prevention-Plan-2021-2026.pdf
https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Documents/Reports--Workplans/RT-BHS-SUPT-SUD-Stategic-Prevention-Plan-2021-2026.pdf
https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Documents/Advisory-Boards-Committees/Mental-Health-Board/MHB-Reports-and-Workplans/RT-MHB-2022-School-Based-MH-Report.pdf