CDC Report shows Trends in Adolescent Health & Well-Being headed in Wrong Direction

A new CDC report shows trends in adolescent health & well-being, including mental health, are headed in the wrong direction.  The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report shows adolescent mental health has continued to worsen, with particularly stark increases in harmful experiences among teen girls.  The 2021 data are the first national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data collected since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Overall, young people are experiencing a level of trauma and distress that requires action.  Female students and LGBQ+1 students are experiencing alarming rates of violence, poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.  The rates of experiencing bullying, sexual violence, poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors indicate a need for urgent intervention.  Read the full report at  https://bit.ly/3X4Zt06.