Mental Health Information

It is important to be aware of symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts in adolescents. Springfield High School provides a depression and suicide awareness curriculum in its Health classes for sophomores. However, it is important to monitor teenagers and to intervene, if concerning behaviors are present.

Common Symptoms of Depression:

• Prolonged depressed mood

• Change in appetite

• Psychomotor retardation or agitation

• Change in sleep pattern

• Lack of interest in activities

• Difficulty concentrating

• Feeling worthless or inadequate

• Persistent thoughts of death or suicide

When Someone is in Danger:

• If you or someone you know is showing the symptoms of depression, the best thing you can do is ask a trusted adult for help.

• It is important to see a medical doctor. A doctor can provide a referral or recommendation for a psychiatrist or psychologist for specialized help.

• Parents can also ask their health insurance provider for a listing of mental health professionals.

• If you or someone you know has harmed or is threatening to harm him/herself or others, seek help immediately by finding an adult, calling 911, or taking that person to a hospital emergency room.

Local Mental Health Providers:

• Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: 419.475.4449

• Rescue Mental Health Services: 419.255.9585

• Lutheran Social Services of Northwest Ohio: 419.243.9178

• The University of Toledo Medical Center: 800.321.8383

Additional Information and Support:

• Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition

• National Mental Health Information Center: 800.789.2647

• Lucas County Mental Health Board: 419.213.4600

• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): 419.243.1119

• National Hopeline Network: 800.SUICIDE

• TEEN LINE: 800.852.8336

School Based Mental Health Services 

• OhioGuidestone: 844.622.5564

Adopt America Network

• https://www.adoptamericanetwork.org/oaks