Teen mental health in US has improved post-pandemic, new CDC data says

Schools' investment in social-emotional support appears to pay off, especially for girls, but work is far from complete'

A recently released study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows levels of sadness and hopelessness are improving in some US teenagers, and notably among girls.

However,, the survey and experts said, challenges remain, as some metrics worsened in the most recent report. Of particular concern is a growing group of students who missed school because they did not feel safe.