Teens, Mental Health, and Finding Community | Tucson News

Suicide rates among teens are skyrocketing—15% of all victims nationwide are aged 10 to 24, and in Tucson, nearly 8% of teens admit to drug use. For Aryanna Diaz, who’s battled mental health since age ten, it’s deeply personal. At a local event designed to foster connection, she met motivational speaker Zion Givens, a Tucson native who’s walked similar paths. With over 400 overdose deaths last year tied to mental health struggles, officials are urging open dialogue. Givens reminds youth: help is out there—but only if you speak up. Finding community and understanding can be the lifeline you need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62b1dc8423287afc