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CDC: 60% of U.S. Teen Girls Face Severe Sadness

2/23/2025

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A 2023 CDC report reveals a troubling reality: nearly 60% of U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. Meanwhile, a study from Melbourne shows that 64% of teens grapple with anxiety or depression, with girls bearing the brunt. Experts urgently call for enhanced mental health resources and prevention strategies, especially in the face of growing social media pressures.

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A 2023 CDC report reveals a troubling reality: nearly 60% of U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. Meanwhile, a study from Melbourne shows that 64% of teens grapple with anxiety or depression, with girls bearing the brunt. Experts urgently call for enhanced mental health resources and prevention strategies, especially in the face of growing social media pressures.