More than 60% of children with depression don't get any mental health treatment, according to Mental Health America. Pair that statistic with the fact that about 80% of the United States has a severe shortage of child psychiatrists, and the picture becomes clear: there is a growing mental health crisis in the United States and beyond.
That's why CBS News and local CBS-owned television stations spent more than six months exploring the sources of the problem, as well as solutions across the country that could address it. This is a collection of the reporting by CBS journalists, committed to the well-being of our kids.
That's the goal of her documentary, Connecting the Dots, which features young people from around the world candidly talking about their struggles with mental health and the need to be supported.
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We need to listen in a way that is with open eyes and with providing a safe space, providing no judgment, Weis told CBS News. As much as we believe that we are in a world where we are all connected, the disconnect is huge. The isolation, the loneliness needed to be addressed.
CBS News licensed the documentary for an exclusive release nationwide on its streaming platforms. The film is now available on demand at the top of this page.
The filmmaker created facilitator guides, in partnership with UNICEF, for youth, parents, educators, mental health professionals, and others to watch the documentary and discuss it.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, get help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
In addition, help is available from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI. Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264 or text HelpLine to 62640. There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
Research shows most youth are extremely worried about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
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Amid the growing crisis inyouth mental healthservices, Cherry Creek School District in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is trying something new: constructing a new building that will be part mental health medical facility, part school.
Fearing Daniel might harm himself, his parents took him to the only place they could: the emergency room. After seven days in the ER, Daniel was discharged; hospital staff felt he was no longer in danger. His parents disagreed.
Young people are increasingly turning to social media platforms like TikTok to diagnose their mental health struggles and often getting misinformation. A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking wellness advice that could do more harm than good.
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Jamie Howard, senior clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, joins CBS Mornings to discuss the youth mental health crisis and shares tips on how parents can have an open conversation with their teens about mental health and social media.
A tragedy in the San Francisco Bay Area was the spark a group of California teens needed to do something about breaking the stigma associated with youth mental illness and how to react in an emotional crisis.
On a piece of land on Chicago's West Side, the community group BUILD Inc. has done just that. We've got a whole new building, said David Rodriguez, a BUILD member. We've got a second floor finally.
Why Are So Many American Youth In A Mental Health Crisis? Exploring Causes And Solutions
Alexandra Salerno knows what it is like to be a young performer. She was a professional ballet dancer who saw other dancers and athletes in pursuit of perfection.There's this idea, especially with athletes, that they're not able to take a break. They always have to be on, she said. Read More
Young people faced many emotions during the pandemic, with many experiencing feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness. Some teens have stepped up to help each other through peer counseling. Read more
On a recent Thursday morning at Lindsey Hopkins Technical college where kids in a program to get them back on track with their schooling sat in a circle, Ruban Roberts was leading a session of his teen talks. Teen Talks was started 14 years ago and is a way to connect youth in underserved communities with police agencies so each can see the humanity in the other. Read more
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