Mental Health Crisis Among Teens Demands a New Approach
Since the CDC released its survey results last month showing alarmingly high rates of sadness and depressive thoughts among teens, fingers have been pointed from two sides at the causes of this crisis. . Others say that today's more secular(世俗的)culture has confused our most vulnerable young people. But neither side seems to grasp the true urgency of the issue.
According to the CDC's findings, more than one in five of the 17,000 high school students surveyed reported mental breakdown. Their rates of sadness and hopelessness are the highest in a decade, reflecting an increasing trend exacerbated by society's isolation(隔离)and stress. .
Parents as well as teachers and others who have direct contact with children must accept this preventive approach. It is crucial that they not be afraid to ask direct questions about depressive thoughts. . It is also especially important that parents understand what help is available to their children.
. For example, we can demand equity equality, which means insurance coverage(保险范围)for behavioral illnesses health issues that is for physical , thus reducing the financial burden. We can also urge our congressmen to fund health programs and expand mental health professions. . Put the politics aside. There are lives in the balance.
A. And they should resist the false idea that raising a question creates a risk that was not there before.
B. This means that we must put aside our disagreements and approach this issue as a matter of life and death.
C. Some have argued that the climate issue has created an existential threat and accompanying anxiety.
D. Hospitalization may also be appropriate when the person in question shows an immediate danger to themselves.
E. At the macro(宏观的)level, our country can do so much more to help people struggling with mental health problems and their families.
F. It's time to stop blaming and turn our attention to this generation of struggling teenagers.
G. It's time for those who have the power to amplify(放大)their voices and drive change to focus on helping teenagers and families access the help they need.
