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reed cowan. it is a topic often avoided, sometimes until it is too late. >>, if you know someone who has taken a life or attempted to take their own life? how many of you have had a struggle of your own where this is concerned? >> our kids are in crisis, many of them suffering in silence. with mental health struggles from social struggles. pandemic isolation, the struggles are real and so are the risks. >> 8th grade is usually that year when you start to mature. i never got that. >> reporter: what you do? how can you help? where do we start in this community conversation? first, we give kids a seat at the table. >> people don't expect us to have this maturity level to have these conversations which perpetuates the issue of the stigma and silence around mental health. >> reporter: give them a safe space to speak out.

thank you so much for joining us. i am reed cowan. all this week, we are exploring youth mental health. he sion. thpotential sotis had by viy area youth and xmas the local and national levels as we pour our hearts into this work to help our children and their families navigate through the challenges that so many of you are facing. we will get to that very important conversation in just a minute. we wanted to give you a second to call people around the television set so that you can be ready for the conversation. first, while you're doing that we want to get to the weather today. it is another first alert weather day. we have rain heading much of the bay area today. bart is running at slower speeds because of the rain. make sure to add some time to your trip, wherever you are going today. in san jose, the streets were

soggy earlier this morning. in this neighborhood very much the same on the freeway. you will see chp out there making sure that we slow down and then this is the scene right outside of our battery street studios. downtown san francisco off to a wet start this morning. the rain is falling steadily. meantime, snow is not letting up in some spots. this is a time lapse for mount diablo. to explain it all, first alert meteorologist darren peck is joining me with bay area conditions. we are in the center of this thing. we are not done with the chance of rain and an isolated thunderstorm until wednesday morning. you can see first alert doppler. just a quick review, i will let the future cast pick up on where things are now. and play it forward and it will go all the way through wednesday morning with isolated scattered showers on here. it does not really change a lot but there is one important take away. the really impressive line of heavy downpours and thunderstorms a came to this morning. that is not going to repeat.

we will not see that kind of intensity. with one exception. when we look at the seven-day forecast, we have a first alert weather day here for tomorrow. as we go into tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon, there will be one more piece of energy that is going to ramp up the intensity. i will not be as strong as the thunderstorms were this morning between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 in the afternoon when we had strong storms coming through, but it will be stronger than it is now. then it will be done by late wednesday. we get a break thursday and friday and as we go to saturday and sunday, we will see another system come through with more opportunities for rain. now back over to you in this really important topic. thank you so much. continuing coverage of the first alert weather day on air and online and streaming on cbs bay area. the first, this. back to an important community conversation and it is not just our bay area community.

youth mental health and the challenges surrounding it are topics hitting nationwide even worldwide. i met some bay area students were making their voices heard. they are making change on this very important subject. why? so that we do not lose one more life. >> i think the stigma around mental health mostly stems from people wanting to act like everything is okay and i think that is really what exacerbates the issue of mental health. it is a cycle of people not talking about it so when they actually are suffering, they do not want to acknowledge it. >> my anxiety made it extremely hard to do work. >> you ready to meet some heroes throughout this week. these young people in the bay area decided to step out of the shadows. this is a small piece of the larger action to speak out. watch. >> i want schools to have mental health education worked into the curriculum. >> reporter: dreamers, young people. >> i want to solve help

dissolve the stigma. >> i want people with mental health issues to have their stories told. >> i want kids to be taken seriously when they come forward and ask for help. >> something they're doing comes in the form of a documentary that sprung up after the suicide of katie meyer. >> she was a beloved member of our community. to hear about her passing was devastating. >> reporter: these kids tell me that stories about people struggling are everywhere. >> how many of you know someone who has taken own lives or attempted to take their own life? how many of you have had a struggle of your own where this is concerned? how many of you know a young person who has struggled with mental and emotional illness? all of you. so, why step forward and do something about it? >> i struggled. sorry.

my journey with mental illness was extremely difficult. >> he says they're doing something about it because they know the pain of the problem when it goes unanswered. >> is not a matter of if someone struggles, it's a matter of when. we don't have those resources available and kids to feel like they're getting this support, we will see and increasing number of suicide rates, depression rates. >> stigma reduction can be achieved. >> this film on youtube can have the difficult conversationhave t conversations. which then perpetuates the issue of the stigma and silence around mental health. this? another filmmaker.

drew barrymore heard about the documentary and blasted the message to the world with ross matthews. >> if we give kids the blueprint to talk about this, it will serve them the rest of their lives. >> reporter: she shared her own stories about being 18 in the throes of mental and emotional troubles. she was among the first open up about mental health struggles as a teen. her mother reportedly placed her in an 18 month programmatic california psychiatric hospital. >> it taught me a very young age that only toxicity comes from sweeping things under the rug. >> there she said she wanted to talk about her problems and to do what bay area teens want you to do. embrace being open. ask for help. >> you change the rest of my life. i am so much of who i from realizing i didn't have to be perfect. that i do have flaws and we are going to go through tough stuff in life.

>> the students who made this documentary did this so you could know something crucial. you matter. your stories matter. you are creating a world where telling them set you free. >> may it be so. may all of our kids feel free. free to talk about the things that are difficult. joining me now is a change maker of conversations. charlotte rosario is the starter of community photo booth and the documentary on youtube. what was behind this? why did you get started, my friend? >> thank you so much for having me. i realize there is a stigma around mental illness and suicide through my personal experience of losing my dad to suicide when i was in middle school. during that time, i didn't realize just how difficult it was for me to come forward

about what i was going through with even close friends and it was all because there was no one else talking about mental illness or suicide. so, that changed when i heard about the suicide of katie meyer, the stanford woman soccer team captain and hearing also about close friends going through issues like eating disorders and depression. it hit me that this is a widespread issue and we are not talking about it enough. >> your starting the conversation, before we move on, what is your dad's name? he appears in the documentary you created. >> his name is joseph. >> joseph. all of you to look at this young lady here on television right now and know that everything she started, the community conversation she has started came from the love of her dad and the loss of her

dad. let's take a minute to honor that and really, that is where it all begins. taking whatever hurts us and moving it forward into the world in a way that serves others. i told you before we went on air, there is no nervous in service. why does this provide a service for young people and their families? >> it's all about destigmatize in the conversations and showing kids that it is okay to not be okay. there is a community out there to support you. no one is perfect. whether you see that on social media or you see things online that seem too good to be true, really, we all just people and we all have our flaws as drew barrymore said. and it is important that we own up to it and become forward. that we tell our stories. >> there is nothing more toxic and sweeping these conversations the things that hurt us under the rug. where should young people start? it often starts behind closed doors. favorite song lyrics reminds us that just under the surface, we have kids in crisis. adults in crisis or adults with kids on the inside in crisis. where doitstart, that

first step to getting help? >> i think really, it is turning to your loved ones and not only speaking up about yourself, but showing that it is okay for them to come forward. welcoming their conversations and making sure they have a space, a safe space as well. goes two ways. >> how does your friends to appear on camera to talk about these things? some young people appear in the documentary that represented segments of the population from lgbtq kids and kids who come from very diverse backgrounds. how did you get them to step out of their own shop? >> i think it's about channeling that to grief, the pain that everyone goes through in life into action

and advocacy. i think everyone, not only myself, everyone has some sort of story that they draw the energy from and something they can speak to. so, when i gathered my group of friends, we all had our own set of experiences that we wanted to bring to the table and of course, they all look different. we all have different stories and it is beautiful when we can come together and share our own unique backgrounds and identities. >> you have done and have to say as a dad myself, to preteens and teenagers, this is a love letter to your dad. >> it is. >> and how proud he must be to see you doing well and helping others be well. i'm so honored to meet you. remind our already told you arc . >> i'm 15. >> all of this wisdom from a 15-year-old.

this is charlotte. you can watch the documentary. >> it is called it's time we talk about it. >> disk on youtube and you can find it. through your work which make sure the graphic changes. by next it will be kids who met crisis or kids who overcame crisis and i want to thank you for being one of the changemakers. one of the bridge builders in our community. her mom is off screen right now. i'm so proud of you all. what a family. >> if you or someone you know is in a crisis, you can get help from the suicide and crisis lifeline. people are the other end of the line who love you and can answer. you can even send a text message. call 988. that is an easy way to do it, or send a message by text. and hear candidly from youth about their struggles with mental health. were bringing a cbs documentary. a very powerful conversation in our community. it is streaming exclusively for you on cbs bay area wednesday night at 7:30. your life matters. you matter. let's make sure you know to raise your hand as a says right there. still had, look at

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♪ "pop muzik" by m ♪ ♪ ♪ my $6.99 popcorn chicken is back. only at jack in the box. welcome back, everyone. let's check in with ourselves as we have this important community conversation. remember what charlotte said, it is okay to not be okay. we are exploring solutions in the bay area and beyond about our young people and their mental health. a big question, i know many parents ask, i do myself, is

how can i tell if my child is experiencing depression? doctors say look for the warning signs like self-harm, avoiding social interaction, changes in eating habits, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, jb spoke with the stanford doctor about what parents should do if there noticing the symptoms with the young ones. >> i think it's very important to inform oneself about the condition that we may be talking about or the symptoms that we are talking about and what they mean. also it's important to model to the child self-care and wellness. to exercise, to have good nutrition. to not use drugs or alcohol. to have adequate sleep and also stress management techniques, things like mindfulness, for example. parents can also become engaged and communicate. like you mentioned, leave the

doors of communication open, not just with the child, but with the school and group seconds provide support like the treatment team, for example, parents should be patient. it takes time. the brain is a complex organ and he can have some difficulties. but seeking advice and help is very important. remembering that you are not alone. >> the doctor ads there are steps that we can all take, even with the youngest children in our worlds. now as adults, sometimes you might hesitate to ask your kids how they are doing because we feel like we might be prying or might not even know what questions to ask. had we get our young once open up about what is really going on inside their hearts and their everyday lives? the psychologist spoke about how to get past the one word responses. >> your something i discovered. it's common for teenagers to wait to the parent or parents

are in bed at night getting ready to go to sleep and then suddenly the kid shows up and is chatty as can be. i was like, hearing this everywhere, was wonder, what is going on? here's what i think is happening. teens are organized around autonomy. they want to be increasingly independent and when we are asking the question, we are calling the shots. they wait until we are in bed, they decide if there's going to be a conversation. they decide the topic because teens have said to me, and i my parents to ask so many questions or bring up new topics. and i like, they're trying to go to sleep. but then if the teenager wants a conversational, they say okay good night. we have to make ourselves available on their terms and the thing that is so important is that the most powerful force for skew mental health and adolescence is strong relationships with caring adults. we have to meet them more than halfway. >> we are talking solutions here. here's one. new mental health centers coming to san jose. valley medical center broke ound oa w ding that is dedicated to serving kids in crisis. >> we can have this facility

right here in the middle of all the other medical facilities because children and adults and adolescents need the services together integrated and that is what is so important. >> the project started because one woman saw her friends in crisis and heard their stories. someone saw need and step forward to told county supervisors that something had to be done. >> having to up 100 miles. east bay, northbay, as far up as marin. they could not get anything here. it is kind of sad that i knew so many, but then, i volunteer with a few nonprofits and some of them work in mental health and they were telling me any referrals are out of the county. i thought, that just is not right. >> to help our young people and our world is

every weekday we love bring you the stories of people who are building bridges in our bay area communities and people building bridges in our global communities. we will reach out to neighbors reaching out in the digital space. my friend joins me now. where can they get help right

away because the internet is right there. >> i'm going to throw several resources at you if you're feeling lost or depressed, there is immediate help available online or through text. let's start with the trevor project. they have counselors available to help on your website. you can text the word start. if you feel ready to talk right now, mental health exercises you can do on the website specializing in helping kids and youth in the lgbtq community. now, nami is an organization with online and in person resources. the multiple locations in the bay area with support groups and other resources. you can call or text. and finally, no matter where you are, if you call or text onob t spruilyciabdehe in cr is

lifeline. that is available 24 seven. there trained counselors to talk or text with you from centers across the u.s. if you know someone who is in crisis or if you are yourself, you can get help from the suicide and crisis lifeline. just call or text 988 and it is important to know that these resources are totally free and totally confidential as well. >> we all have with the literature says the dark night of the soul. if you sign of the resources and thought, i thought and it didn't work, try again. sometimes as i know from my life, you have to try for the next minute the next week. >> you have nothing to lose. free and confidential. to hear candidly about struggles from mental health, we are bringing a powerful documentary to expose the honor stream wednesday night at 7:30.

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this community conversation on youth mental health continues here at 3:00. all this week we have a chance to bring you solutions. and major additions of cbs bay area, we have plans as well. at 5:00, and increasingly

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