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Teens, Mental Health, and Finding Community | Tucson News
Suicide rates among teens are skyrocketing—15% of all victims nationwide are aged 10 to 24, and in Tucson, nearly 8% of teens admit to drug use. For Aryanna Diaz, who’s battled mental health since age ten, it’s deeply personal. At a local event designed to foster connection, she met motivational speaker Zion Givens, a Tucson native who’s walked similar paths. With over 400 overdose deaths last year tied to mental health struggles, officials are urging open dialogue. Givens reminds youth: help is out there—but only if you speak up. Finding community and understanding can be the lifeline you…
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