Local psychologist says we need to ‘chip away’ mental health stigma to help children

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Local psychologist says we need to ‘chip away’ mental health stigma to help children

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Thursday was Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and experts say it's important to support and prioritize the mental health of our youth. One local psychologist says there is growing concern and urgency in recognition regarding children and their mental health conditions. A key issue, said Dr. Kyle Boerke, the director of behavioral health services at OSF Medical Group - Psychiatry & Psychology, is to "chip away" at the…