Teen Mental Health Improves, but Gaps Remain

Teen mental health improves, but gaps remain

Teen mental health is improving overall, but CDC data shows teen girls and LGBTQ+ teens are still facing bigger struggles. Boston Children’s Hospital's Dr. Chase Samsel explains.

US Teen Mental Health Is Finally Improving After COVID Crisis

US Teen Mental Health Is Finally Improving After COVID Crisis Teenage mental health in the United States continues to show signs of improvement after having fallen to multi-decade lows during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to new CDC data published this week, teenagers surveyed at high schools across the United States last year showed notable improvements in several key measures, including persistent and debilitating feelings of sadness and ho…

Teen Mental Health Improves in 2025, CDC Survey Finds

CDC's 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows fewer teens reporting sadness and suicidal thoughts, though girls and LGBTQ+ teens still lag behind.

CDC Data Show Sharp Drop in Teen Mental Health Struggles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mental health measures among U.S. high school students improved substantially from 2023 to 2025, with the share seriously considering suicide falling to 14% from 20% even as …

Think Kids’ Mental Health Is Still Getting Worse? New CDC Data Says Otherwise

Teen sadness and suicidal thoughts have declined below pandemic-era peaks, offering real optimism without minimizing those who are still struggling.