'They saved my child': How one rural Wisconsin school addressed a mental health crisis
Disclaimer: this video discusses sensitive topics such as self-harm, identity-based discrimination and harassment and suicide.Tristan Lorenz, 14, attempted suicide three times between 5th and 6th grade. His mother Christine had been struggling to find resources for Tristan in their rural area, discusses how the local school in Cochrane, Wis. played a critical role in providing support and safety to the 14-year-old. Video by Saskia Hatvany. Reporting by Emily Hamer.
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Mental health issues among children are rising, and school officials say it's a crisis. Millions of dollars in federal aid for mental health was cut and state funding is threatened.
Wisconsin students say having a trusted adult ask them about their mental health reduces anxiety and makes them feel safe.
