Question: Improving access to mental health services for adolescence in the United States
Definition of the Problem:
Document the need for the program by describing its background and significance. Clearly and logically argue for the need for the program. Include data and relevant citations from the literature to support the significance (e.g., incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, cost, etc.).
The issue is suicide is the second-leading due to the lack of resources .
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3731155/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5033306/
https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/access.html#improving-strategies