The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Children’s Hospital Association, and the World Health Organization have all declared a global emergency in child and adolescent mental health.
The statistics below, provided by The Global Youth Culture, indicate our kids are experiencing mental health concerns at alarming proportions.
66% of youth surveyed reported high anxiety
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60% are experiencing depression
has helped prevent school violence
75% reported feeling lonely
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35% said they had suicidal thoughts
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Learn why educators, parents, and caregivers should be gravely concerned with the burgeoning youth mental health crisis—and what can be done to help mitigate it.
