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20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition. National Alliance of Mental Illness

3.2 million kids ages 7-17 were treated for depression in the past 5 years… more than double the number from the previous 5 years. Project Happiness

In the United States,
there is one death by suicide every 12.3 minutes. American Society for Suicide Prevention

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SINCE 2012, we've made educating students, teachers & communities ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE of MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES, OUR PASSION & MISSION.

"Your message has opened
doors to conversations
with students and I could not be
more thankful." – Mark P. Murphy , Principal Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School

The Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to bring suicide prevention and mental health awareness to schools, the community and other entities through educational and interactive presentations and resources, thus saving lives and bringing hope to those affected.

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