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Posted
March 01, 2024
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Graphic of the week: Changes in mental health challenges among Ohio high school students

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In February, HPIO released a new Data Snapshot detailing trends in suicide deaths in Ohio.

Among the data highlighted in the snapshot is the change in mental health challenges among Ohio high school students. As illustrated above, more Ohio high school students reported mental health challenges in 2021 compared to 2019, but the increase among female students was much higher than among male students.
 
The data snapshot also includes a list of resources to improve suicide prevention in Ohio.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org 24/7 for free and confidential support.

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