Depression is a serious problem that even appears as a physical illness.
At the news conference, held on Childhood Depression Awareness Day, local experts will be on hand. Arlette Preston, project director of the Mayor's Task Force, will present an update on current projects and resources addressing alcohol use and its influence on youth. Mark LoMurray, director of the North Dakota Adolescent Suicide Prevention Project, will discuss community-based and regional strategies being implemented to prevent adolescent suicide. The news conference will last approximately 20 minutes, followed by 10 to 15 minutes for questions and answers.