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WATCH: ‘Central Florida Students: A Cry For Help’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Local children and young teens are facing a mental health crisis, from cyberbullying to the pressures from social media.

Watch “Central Florida Students: A Cry For Help” by clicking here.

So how do we step in and get those struggling the help that they need before it’s too late?

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Channel 9 look at the different ways you can help your children and the many resources available now in the 9 Family Connection special.

Here’s how to watch specials like this in the future:

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Vanessa Echols

Vanessa Echols, WFTV.com

I have been a member of the Eyewitness News team since 1992 and currently anchor Eyewitness News at Noon and 4 p.m. on Channel 9.