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Regionally Speaking: Indiana Youth Institute on youth mental health

Mental Health Awareness Month is more important that ever as we continue to see an unprecedented decline in youth mental health. Today, youth are faced with more stressors than their predecessors when you factor in the pressures that come with the demands of school which for some can cause anxiety and depression, home life, social media, peer pressure and let us not forget isolation as a result of the pandemic. Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks with Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman who shares her latest column addressing childhood mental illness.

As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.