Social media is one factor on a long list that may be contributing to a mental health crisis among teens. While rates of anxiety and depression in this age group continue to rise, New York Times reporter Matt Richtel has spent more than a year interviewing American adolescents and their families. Richtel talked to Michel Martin about his series, “The Inner Pandemic,” and the latest installment just out this week which focuses on the impact of the crisis on teens of color.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Here are some other resources you may find useful.
For more information on navigating a crisis, see our Navigating a Crisis page.
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