I don't know that we can do enough fast enough, and particularly when we are looking at suicide statistics for young people who are struggling and are just simply not able to get the mental health treatment that they need.
Lisa Murkowski: “I don't know that we can do enough fast enough, and particularly when we are looking at suicide statistics for young…”
On the recordMay 16, 2023
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Murkowski emphasizes the urgent need for mental health treatment for youth amid rising suicide rates.
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