(BPT) - According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly half of U.S. teenagers have experienced a mental health disorder at some point, with around 1 in 5 living with a serious diagnosed condition. For these teens, it's crucial to receive support and care as early as possible to ensure a healthier, happier transition from their teen years to young adulthood.
About half of mental health conditions start as early as age 14, a pivotal age when students are moving from middle school to high school. Today's teens face complex stressors such as academic, family and peer pressure, an isolating social media environment that can include cyberbullying, plus questions of personal identity and growth, physical development and heightened awareness of global issues.
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