Gov. Kotek, HHS Secretary Becerra discuss teen mental health challenges at Portland school

In a talk with teenagers and young adults, leaders listened to calls for more mental health services, representative support workers, and communication of options.

PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek talked with teenagers and young adults about youth mental health challenges at a Portland school Monday.

Becerra, Kotek and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson toured Faubion K-8 School before joining a roundtable discussion.

Becerra acknowledged a need for expanded mental health services, saying most Americans believe a mental health crisis is a growing and concerning problem.

He praised the rollout of

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