US surgeon general visits Columbus to advocate for mental health in children

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The U.S. surgeon general visited Columbus Tuesday to join Nationwide Children's Hospital's On Our Sleeves campaign amid growing concerns about mental health in children.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joined On Our Sleeves Clinical Director Dr. Ariana Hoet to discuss child mental health.

1 in 5 children is living with a mental health disorder and 50% of lifetime mental health disorders present before the age of 14, On Our Sleeves said.

Dr. Murthy met with people directly impacted by the youth mental health crisis and discussed the crisis with On Our Sleeves at Otterbein University.

Learn more about On Our Sleeves here.