New Study Reveals Extent Of Mental Health Crisis Among North Texas Kids & Teens

Dallas TX

11 November, 2021

9:57 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth November 11, 2021 A new study from Children's Health reveals the extent of the mental health crisis for young people in North Texas. More than 38 percent of high school students report feeling hopeless or sad every day for more than two weeks at a time, according to the 17th edition of the Beyond ABC report. "Honestly, waiting till a child is in crisis is too late," said Brent Christopher, president of the Children's Medical Center Foundation. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.