Collier sees sharp rise in youth mental health concerns

Collier sees sharp rise in youth mental health concerns

The statistics are staggering and heartbreaking: Among children ages 10-14, suicide is the second leading cause of death nationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the third leading cause of death for those ages 15-24. And mental health care providers in Collier County say the region is not immune from the pediatric mental health crisis that is being felt across the country. In fiscal year 2024-25, which ended J…