CSPAN2 Hearing On The Mental Health Care Of Teens December 1, 2022
>> one in five adolescents are experiencing a mental developmental or behavioral disorder. the covid-19 pandemic placed a heavy burden on young people struggling with mental health. one survey of high school students found that 44% felt sad or hopeless. in addition to that survey, we know of other surveys that found similar results. we know that half of all people experiencing mental health conditions begin presenting symptoms by the age of 14 making high school a critical intervention point. the biden administration in the 117th congress has recognized the importance of mental healt...
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