The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help

Frank "The Tank" Watkins has been skating for more than two decades. "When people feel like they are having issues or they don

The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.

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The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.