An insidious problem is lurking in Kentucky's schools: Students across the state are reporting high amounts of psychological stress, anxiety, and depression. The problem has become so bad that suicide is now the second leading cause of death for the state's youth. While nationally, mental health awareness has increased, for Kentucky's teenagers, the issue isn't getting nearly enough attention.

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