Vermont Youth Mental Health Issues Drop Overall, But Disparities Persist

Recovery News | Mental Health & Addiction Recovery · Aug 30, 2026 · 2m

For the past several years, public health officials, educators, and parents across the country have watched with deep concern as youth mental health metrics painted a troubling picture of escalating crisis. High rates of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and social isolation among adolescents led state agencies to pour unprecedented resources into school counselors, community wellness centers, and crisis support systems. But according to a detailed public policy report published by VTDigger, new state survey data reveals a encouraging shift in Vermont: overall reports of depression and anxiety…