Some people say there's a need for more mental health funding and awareness in Southwest Florida. And Lee County is taking some steps to try to do both.
In a 2024 study of agricultural youth it was found that about 70% of the youth surveyed had at least mild symptoms of depression, while 63% had anxiety symptoms.
Contemporary research has debunked the misleading link between mental health issues and violence/terrorism, revealing factors like substance abuse, past violence and social injustices as key contributors.