The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents, with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 saying they have contemplated suicide, according to the results of a survey published Thursday.
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‘A cry for help’: CDC warns of a steep decline in teen mental health
More than 4 in 10 told the health agency they felt ‘persistently sad or hopeless’
March 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT