Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens
Psychology Today | 28.04.2026 01:58
According to the most recent National Survey of Children’s Health Data, nearly 1 in 5 adolescents experienced a major depressive episode in 2024, and 40% of high schoolers report feeling persistently sad or hopeless. We're facing a genuine youth mental health crisis, as schools across the country grapple with surging mental health needs — with 53% reporting increased demand for mental health services in school.
