MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
What toll has the COVID-19 pandemic taken (and continues to take) on the mental health of our youth? Here we take a look at how New York's children, teens, and young adults are doing on key BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH metrics. When possible, we compare them to NATIONAL DATA, too.
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In Fall 2022, 37% of young adults in New York State reported feeling anxiety symptoms most days in the prior two weeks.
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called attention to the growing concerns about
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called attention to the growing concerns about
THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH..
THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH..
His Advisory covers benefits and harms of social media use by youth and its impact on mental wellness.
It also outlines ACTIONABLE recommendations tailored to youth, their caregivers, schools, government, and researchers.
In July 2020, Dr. Allen Lipscomb discussed trauma and grief experiences for young Black men.
In October 2021, Dr. Shawn Marsh shared some reflections on trauma-responsive practices.
