The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on teens, accelerating the declines in youth mental health that were evident before the pandemic. New CDC survey results from the Division of Adolescent and School Health document the growing mental health threats to teens. In 2021, 44% of high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness, compared to just under 37% in 2019.
This new data further fuels a shift in the teen mental health conversation from speculation to action. Recent commentaries focus both on… Read the full column on Youth Today!
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