The mental health crisis among teenagers is severe, with 40% of high school students feeling persistently sad or hopeless in 2023 and 9% attempting suicide. Contributing factors include the impact of COVID-19, social media influences, bullying, and intense academic pressures. While President Trump addressed the issue with new policies, his administration's rhetoric undermines established medical practices, suggesting that common treatments for mental health conditions may be harmful. This stigmatization affects families and may discourage them from seeking necessary care for their children.
The alarming state of adolescent mental health in 2023 shows that 40% of high school students reported feeling persistently hopeless or sad, with 9% attempting suicide.
President Trump's recent executive order addressing mental health in children, however, raises concerns about its underlying messages that question established science and medical treatments.
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