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This web page shows the rankings of states based on various indicators of youth mental health, such as prevalence of depression, substance use, and access to care. It does not provide any information about treatment options for teens with mental disorders.
CDC data from 2023 show decreases in sadness, hopelessness and suicide among teens, but also increases in school-based violence and absenteeism. The report provides 10-year trends, health disparities and resources for promoting mental health and well-being in schools.
Adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Our nation’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. CDC’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data offer an important snapshot of adolescent health and well-being related to mental health.
The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing mental health problems among U.S. children and teens, but psychologists are working to address the sources of stress and improve services. Learn about the research, recommendations, and policies to support youth mental health in 2023.
The report provides data on health behaviors and experiences of high school students in the U.S., such as sexual behavior, substance use, violence, mental health, and suicidal thoughts. It shows changes from 2021 to 2023 and 10-year trends, and highlights strategies to improve adolescent health.
More than 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide, with LGBTQ+ and Black youth most affected. Psychologists and communities can help tackle the problem with school-, telehealth-, and community-based programs that educate and support youth.
The mental health of high school students has largely worsened in the past decade, except between 2021 and 2023, when things improved slightly.
This report summarizes the impacts of climate change on children and youth's mental health and well-being, and offers guidance for responses and solutions. It covers topics such as physical and community stressors, inequities, climate anxiety, and system-wide actions.
In 2023, UNICEF made a significant leap forward in accelerating child and adolescent mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) across the humanitarian-development nexus with the implementation of data-driven and evidence-based interventions across the life course from pre-birth and early childhood through adolescence.
Learn about the prevalence, determinants and consequences of mental health problems among 10-19-year-olds worldwide. Find out how to promote and protect adolescent mental health and access mental health care.