Health
Addressing The Mental Health Needs Of New Mexico’s Youth
June 16, 2017 -The Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why” has stirred controversy for its graphic portrayal of youth suicide and dramatizes the reasons why the lead character took her life. Teens — and adults — are divided over whether it’s a realistic portrayal that raises awareness, or a harmful depiction that could make suicide more…
Read MoreA discussion about Native comics with Lee Francis, our interview with Dolores Huerta, and the mental health of New Mexico’s youth (Behavioral Health Series)
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick leads a conversation about behavioral health services for teens across the state. Earlier this year, correspondent Russell Contreras sat down with civil rights leader and New Mexico native Dolores Huerta, who co-founded what is now the United Farm Workers (UFW) along with Cesar Chávez. This…
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