Study: Child hospitalization for suicidal thoughts\, attempts is up

Josh timm the number of kids and teens visiting the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts in thsi country... is increasing quickly.

A new analysis finds that number doubled between 2007 and 2015.

Our medical expert dr. mandira mehra joins us from s- s-m health this morning to talk about this trend.

Thanks dr. mehra.

While we're on the topic of mental health... we wanted to remind everyone about our #beyou campaign.

We're looking for "be you" ambassador who are committed to encouraging kids to be true to themselves and not be afraid to show it!

We have more information on the time for kids page over at channel3000- dot-com.