Mom reflects on Middle School student who took his own life; Resources for mental health assistance

Описание: WRAL News spent more than an hour with the group comprised of kids, parents, doctors and advocates to discuss Austin Pendergrass' desperate act and the impact the pandemic has had on children.
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A group of 10 people gathered Monday afternoon to discuss the loss of a teenage middle school student who took his own life last week.
Austin Pendergrass, 13, died by suicide on Sept. 6 at Wendell Middle School. The boy’s family described him as an “amazing little boy.”
WRAL News spent more than an hour with the group comprised of kids, parents, doctors and advocates to discuss Austin’s desperate act and the impact the pandemic has had on children.

The group of 10 people also discussed youth mental health and suicide. It includes:

Tiffany Benoit and her daughter Arianna Mindel-Benoit: Tiffany has been trying to get Arianna into therapy, but her appointment is months away
Nina Leger: National Alliance on Mental Illness director of programs and affiliate support
Dr. Courtney L. McMickens: Assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University
Dr. Micah Krempasky: Psychiatrist and WakeMed’s chief medical officer for mental health and well-being
Tiffany Gladney: Policy director with NC Child
Latishea McAuley: Mother of an 18-year-old girl who took her own life in 2020
Surena Johnson: A Wake County Public School System parent who works with other parents in her role at Education Justice Alliance NC
Tinaya Gray: A Wake County Public School System parent who has experience navigating mental health concerns with her children

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