CDC: Some improvement in teen MH, more work needed
Although there have been improvements in mental health‐related issues among teens in the U.S., much work remains, suggests the new report released on Aug. 6 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data also highlights worsening trends in protective sexual behaviors, experiences of violence, persistent sadness or hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts and behavior.
Authors
- Valerie A. Canady
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mental Health Weekly
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34142
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00