Teen Mental Health Problems Triple Among Girls Since 2007, New Survey Shows
Source Summary
A survey comparing mental health outcomes between 2007–2008 and 2024–2025 found that clinically significant mental health problems among girls rose from approximately 10% to 30%. The increase among girls was sharper than among boys, marking a substantial shift in adolescent mental health over the past two decades.
Why it matters
The tripling of clinically significant mental health problems among adolescent girls represents a major public health concern requiring urgent attention to prevention and treatment resources.
