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CDC Reports 40% of Teens Experiencing Persistent Sadness

10/2/2025

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In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 40% of high school students felt persistent sadness, up from 30% in 2013.
Access to mental health resources remains inadequate, especially in rural areas.
Education leaders should engage diverse voices, train adults to recognize distress, expand counselor access, and normalize mental health discussions, guided by research like the ABCD Study.

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Story summary

In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 40% of high school students felt persistent sadness, up from 30% in 2013.
Access to mental health resources remains inadequate, especially in rural areas.
Education leaders should engage diverse voices, train adults to recognize distress, expand counselor access, and normalize mental health discussions, guided by research like the ABCD Study.