The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis [npr.org]

Mathew Portell 4/21/233:46 PM

From National Public Radio (NPR), Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images, National Public Radio (NPR), March 1, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, many people are struggling with their mental health regardless of their age.

But recently published data from the CDC is shedding light on how teens are faring.

The numbers show that 4 in 10 U.S. high schoolers experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021. Nearly a quarter seriously considered attempting suicide.

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