Watch CBS2's special presentation "Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health"
NEW YORK -- In 2021, 44% of high school students reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That's why CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
You can watch our full special "Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health" in the video above.
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If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also chat online with a counselor at 988lifeline.org.
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