đź’¨ Abstract

The article discusses the escalating mental health crisis among American adolescents and teens, with eight million young people receiving mental health treatment in 2023, and only 59% feeling supported. Mental illness often co-occurs with substance use disorders among teenagers. The article provides guidance on how to identify when professional help is needed, including warning signs such as a decline in academics, withdrawing from friends and family, and engaging in risky behaviors.

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