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Governor, lawmakers need to take action on Oregon kids’ mental health, advocate says

One in 4 Oregon youth ages 12-17 have experienced a “major depressive episode” in the last 12 months — the second-highest rate in the country, according to the state
October 31, 2023
 
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This article has been updated to incorporate additional reporting.

One out of four Oregon youth ages 12-17 experi