Area youth turn focus on mental health struggles

  • The Swain County High School Lady Devils varsity soccer team recognized May as Mental Health Month during their home game on Monday, May 8. Before the game, they gathered in a circle and prayed together to raise awareness for mental health issues.
    The Swain County High School Lady Devils varsity soccer team recognized May as Mental Health Month during their home game on Monday, May 8. Before the game, they gathered in a circle and prayed together to raise awareness for mental health issues.
  • Emanuel Perez (from left) and Gracie Parker were organizers of the Youth Mental Health Help Rally in Franklin.
    Emanuel Perez (from left) and Gracie Parker were organizers of the Youth Mental Health Help Rally in Franklin.
Larry Griffin lgriffin@thesmokymountaintimes.com   It’s tough out there for the kids these days. Confusion, isolation and fear from the Covid-19 pandemic have only compounded more common threats…

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