Nation Oct 20 Study finds LGBTQ+ youth mental health suffering in states with anti-trans laws By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Nation Jul 25 Watch 8:14 Black Americans struggle with lack of mental health care access in communities There is a troubling rise in suicide deaths among young Black Americans. One of the drivers of that crisis is a shortage of mental health providers. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Chicago for our series, Race Matters. A warning:… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Mekhi Hill
Nation Jul 24 Watch 7:42 More young, Black Americans taking their lives amid lack of resources, study finds For years, experts have warned about a growing mental health crisis among America’s young people. But within that trend, there are important signals about racial disparities. Between 2018 and 2022, the suicide rate among Black youth rose by more than… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Mekhi Hill
Nation Dec 26 Watch 3:08 Teens reflect on how social media nearly ruined their friendship The addictive nature of social media doesn't just have parents, lawmakers and advocates worried. Last year, more than half of U.S. teens said it would be difficult to give up social media, including TikTok and YouTube. The latest episode of… By Becky Wandel, Marie Cusick and Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs
Nation Nov 15 Watch 10:21 Universities pushed to address mental health concerns on campus after student suicides Higher education is facing a mental health crisis. Yale settled a lawsuit following the death of a student by suicide in 2021 and will allow students flexibility to take lighter course loads and keep their healthcare while on medical leave. By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Ethan Dodd
Oct 30 Watch 8:59 How the prolonged ADHD medication shortage is straining patients and their families By Stephanie Sy, Diane Lincoln Estes Since the pandemic eased, millions of Americans have had to deal with several drug shortages. For those with ADHD, it's been an especially difficult year as they and their families have struggled to get through ordinary daily routines. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 8:34 How teenagers’ lack of sleep is taking a toll on their mental health By William Brangham, Mike Fritz Research has found that teenagers should be getting eight to ten hours of sleep every night. But many are sleeping far less than that and nearly one in four also suffer from insomnia. William Brangham reports on why it's so… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 10:13 Shortage of mental health services for teens forces parents to take desperate measures By Christopher Booker, Maea Lenei Buhre The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enormous strain on the mental healthcare system for young Americans. Parents whose children have complex mental and behavioral needs have had to take desperate measures to get their kids treatment. Christopher Booker reports for our… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 6:56 Many children who survive gun violence face barriers to mental health care By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery Firearm-related injuries among children have been on the rise, with nearly 16 in 100,000 children experiencing gun violence, according to the latest data. Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and a lead… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 8:52 41% of surveyed LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Winston Wilde, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara As conservative lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, new data from The Trevor Project underscores the mental toll on LGBTQ+ youth. We hear from young people around the country about the challenges they face and their hopes, and John Yang speaks with… Continue watching