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Digital tools are helping to address the mental health crisis among America's young people

Aired 05/18/2023

Mind Over Matter

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Clip: 5/18/2023 | 5m 6s

Digital tools are helping to address the mental health crisis among America's young people

An estimated 20 million American kids ages three to 17 have a diagnosable mental health disorder according to the American Psychological Association, and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Between the threat and reality of school shootings, in person and on social media, and just the normal pressure of growing up, it's little wonder that kids are struggling.

Aired 05/18/2023

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