Megan Thee Stallion is urging her fans to seek help amid a mental health crisis among U.S. youth that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real and widespread. Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide -- and rates have increased over the past decade," Murthy said at the time."The COVID-19 pandemic further altered their experiences at home, school, and in the community, and the effect on their mental health has been devastating.
According to HHS, from 2009-2019, the number of high school students who reported"persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness" rose by 40%. Suicide rates also increased pre-COVID with rates among those ages 10-24 spiking 57% between 2007 and 2018. The department noted that"early estimates" showed"more than 6,600 suicide deaths among this age group in 2020."
The department outlined a number of recommendations to address the problem, including"recogniz[ing] that mental health is an essential part of overall health" and"empower[ing] youth and their families to recognize, manage, and learn from difficult emotions."
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