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Children's Mental Health is still in Crisis
Research is focused on child and teen mental health, exploring why they are struggling and what can be done to help them.
In the U.S., kids underage experience a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. Yet nearly half do not receive any treatment.
Children and teenagers can struggle with mental health issues just the same as adults. In the 10 years leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness—as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors—increased by about 40% among young people.
Psychologists were also behind new mental health…
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