In 2023, 53% of teenage girls reported extreme depressive symptoms, down from 57% in 2021, while Black students showed a decrease in suicide attempts. However, persistent sadness levels remained high compared to previous years, especially among LGBTQ students.
Around 65% of LGBTQ high school students reported persistent hopelessness, with one in five attempting suicide. Kathleen Ethier from the CDC notes improvements but emphasizes an ongoing mental health crisis for young people, particularly among marginalized communities.
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