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According to the CDC, 26% of high school students experienced persistent sadness and hopelessness in 2009; this grew to 37% in 2019 and 44% in 2021.
Whether you are a family member, neighbor or just a caring adult, there are actions you can take to support young people around you.
Educating ourselves is a great place to start. By acknowledging the challenges and looking for solutions, we can all take part in changing the statistics. In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, DLC, with the support of NCEF, is offering a variety of free, virtual presentations on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
– Scott Burgess, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health
