How to Show Up For Teenagers With Record Levels of Sadness

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alarmingly illustrates the long-term mental health impacts COVID-19 is having on our nation’s youth.

According to the recently released data, in 2021:

• More than 4 in 10 students felt persistently sad or hopeless
• Nearly one-third of students experienced poor mental health
• More than 1 in 5 students seriously considered attempting suicide
• And 1 in 10 students attempted suicide

We also learned that some young people are struggling more than others: