09/21/2026
Encouraging news: new CDC findings reported by The New York Times show improvements in teen mental health from the worst levels of the pandemic. That’s reason for hope, but we’re not out of the woods yet. We need to keep listening to young people, supporting families, and making mental health care accessible. Progress is worth celebrating and building on.
A national survey has found that key mental health measures for teenagers have significantly improved from their worst levels during the pandemic.
