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CDC's Free Mind Campaign Fights Teen Mental Health Crisis

8/7/2025

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The CDC's Free Mind campaign tackles the alarming rise in mental health struggles and substance abuse among teens aged 12 to 17. With a staggering 80,000 overdose deaths last year, this initiative seeks to equip teens and their caregivers with vital resources. Disturbingly, 40% of high school students reported ongoing sadness, and 20% contemplated suicide in 2023.

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Story summary

The CDC's Free Mind campaign tackles the alarming rise in mental health struggles and substance abuse among teens aged 12 to 17. With a staggering 80,000 overdose deaths last year, this initiative seeks to equip teens and their caregivers with vital resources. Disturbingly, 40% of high school students reported ongoing sadness, and 20% contemplated suicide in 2023.