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: High school graduation rates continue to trend upward. 📍 Resources for Support On paper, teens are thriving. In reality, they’re not
: Teens with 4+ hours of screen time are significantly more likely to experience anxiety (27%) or depression (26%). teenny
: 1 in 5 girls report experiencing sexual violence in the past year. 📱 Digital Life & Social Media : High school graduation rates continue to trend upward
Reports on teenagers in 2026 highlight a contradiction: while "on paper" metrics like graduation rates are rising and substance use is falling, subjective well-being is at a critical low, particularly for girls. đź§ Mental Health & Well-being : 1 in 5 girls report experiencing sexual
Despite the mental health crisis, several traditional risk behaviors are at historic lows:
: Current alcohol and marijuana use has declined significantly compared to 2011.