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The documentary follows Randy and Angie Eugenio, who lost their son Tate to suicide in 2021, and Jaqueline and Shawn Scott, who give viewers insight into what life with mental illness can look like for a Hoosier family, as they tell their stories to bring about increased awareness of the needs and challenges faced by Indiana youth and their families. IU School of Medicine’s Department Chair of Psychiatry, Dr. Leslie Hulvershorn, MD and Dr. Michele Thorne, PhD share their perspectives as care providers about current failings in the mental health system and propose solutions to improve the system.
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After the documentary showing, Riley Children’s Health Chief Strategy Officer, Tyler Leishman, moderated a panel consisting of the families and practitioners spotlighted in the film to discuss ways to address mental health needs of youth and work toward a more effective mental health system.
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Riley Children’s Health has led the development of a statewide pediatric behavioral health plan and provided access to this plan to event attendees and invited the audience to participate in the work of bringing about improved youth mental health and become involved as Riley Child Health Champions.