U.S. teens need far more emotional and social support

By Nirja Shah

According to APA, social support is sorely lacking for many U.S. teens. Only 58.5% of U.S. teens always or usually receive the social and emotional support they need, according to a report by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report drew on National Health Interview Survey and National Health Interview Survey–Teen data collected from parents and adolescents in 2021 and 2022. Please read more here!