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How to Address America’s Mental Health Crisis? Talk to Your Doctor

Nearly 30% of American adults in 2023 reported having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives.

Many Americans are struggling with their mental health. Family physicians and psychiatrists know how to help.

By Steven Furr and Petros Levounis May 30, 2024

The data on mental health in America tells a bleak story.

The suicide ratefor kids in the U.S. between the ages of 10 and 14 was three times as high in 2021 as it was in 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nearly 30% of American adults in 2023 reported having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives.

And recent studies indicate teenagers who more often use social media are at increased risk of negative mental health outcomes, especially girls.

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