The concerns and challenges of being a U.S. teen: What the data show
: Approximately 20% of students seriously considered suicide in 2023, with nearly 9% making an attempt. Key Pressures and Challenges teen hard
: In 2023, roughly 40% of U.S. high school students reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless. The concerns and challenges of being a U
: The CDC found that teen girls and LGBQ+ students experience disproportionately higher rates of sadness, sexual violence, and suicidal ideation. and emotional changes. Recent reports
The teenage years are a uniquely challenging phase of development characterized by rapid physical, social, and emotional changes. Recent reports, such as the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey , highlight a growing crisis in adolescent mental health and safety.