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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among American teens/kids.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/surgeon-general-says-mental-health-of-americas-youth-is-in-crisis-where-do-we-go-from-here/

Covid really did a number on people.[/quote]

^ from that article:

From 2009 to 2019, the proportion of high school students who reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness increased by 40 percent, those who seriously contemplated suicide increased by 36 percent, and those who made a plan to take their own lives increased by 44 percent, according to the 2009–2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (PDF) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PDF).

The pandemic, experts say, has worsened all of this.

“The pandemic has proven that many youths are now existing in a space muddled with the need to motivate themselves, reconnect with their peers, and prioritize the things that matter most, including hobbies, study time, and physical activity,” says David Vidaurre, licensed master social worker and senior therapist at The Dorm, which specializes in mental healthcare for young adults in New York City and Washington, DC.[/quote]

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