Because the survey captured children and families between 2016 and 2020, the data doesn’t account for all increases in mental health challenges for children since the outbreak of COVID-19.
An annual study of the well-being of children across the country shows a dramatic jump in the number of children and teenagers facing “a mental health crisis.”
The president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation breaks down key indicators from this year's "Kid's Count" data and what it means for children in Arkansas.