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NC Teens Mental Health Trends | Raleigh News

North Carolina’s education department is unveiling fresh data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, revealing a troubling trend: despite post-pandemic improvements, teen mental health has been steadily declining for nearly two decades. Students are also falling short on healthy habits like exercise, sleep, and breakfast — all linked to their well-being and academic performance. Schools are stepping up with more physical activity opportunities in hopes of turning things around. This critical snapshot could reshape how we support our youth — because their mental health isn’t just about grades…

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