Atlanta teen with autism uses basketball tournament to raise money for youth mental health
A 16-year-old Atlanta teen is using basketball to tackle a problem facing young people across Georgia: getting access to mental health care.
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A 16-year-old Atlanta teen is using basketball to tackle a problem facing young people across Georgia: getting access to mental health care.
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