CDC: Teen girls experiencing record high levels of sadness

Teenage girls experiencing record high levels of sadness, violence and trauma, CDC says More

In 2021, the CDC saw an increase in mental health challenges across the board, but it’s girls in the U.S. that are engulfed in a wave of sadness, violence, and trauma. Nearly three in five reported feeling persistent sadness and hopelessness, 25% of girls reported having made a suicide plan and 14% reported having been forced to have sex. Stephanie Sy spoke with Sharon Hoover about the survey.

AIR DATE 2/20/23