In the past several years, numerous studies have pointed to a mental health crisis among America’s youth. Mental health experts and advocates are calling for more mental health check-ins with preteens, earlier screenings and tailored interventions for Native, Black and LGBTQ+ preteens. Last year, the overall suicide rate in Minnesota increased by 4% compared with the year before, according to preliminary state data. “Preteens and teens are really continuing to struggle with more and more mental health concerns.” “When (sleep is) disrupted, it’s bad for everything – physical health and mental health.