CLEVELAND -- National data collected by the federal government underscores the need for mental health crisis services for youths and young adults across the country.

Approximately 12.5 million people between the ages of 18 and 25 experienced a mental, behavioral or emotional health issue in the past year, amounting to 1 in 3 young adults, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration .

Among teens, approximately 18% of those aged 12 to 17 had a major depressive episode in the past year, according to the same organization.

Overall, 40% of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the past year, according to 2024 data from the Centers for Disease Control.

Against that backdrop, Ohio announced it had expanded the s

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