In Tennessee, nearly one million youth and adults are dealing with mental health challenges, with high rates of depression and suicide. More than 1,000 people are lost to suicide each year, and it is estimated that more than 50,000 Tennessee youth between 12 and 17 have depression.
University of Tennessee Extension is training its own to recognize when someone is going through a crisis and where to direct them for help.
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