Teens struggling with mental health amid pandemic, CDC study finds

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According to a study released by the CDC, the pandemic has been especially tough on teenagers.

"Anxiety to depression, to eating disorders -- more severe than I typically see," said Dr. Huma Khan with Advocate Children's Hospital.Mike Bushman has written books on suicide. He said he has seen a big increase in the number of teens considering taking their own lives.

When 15-year-old Marcie Gerald died by suicide a few years ago, her mother decided to try to help others avoid her the pain she felt. She started the"MJG Movement" for which she is getting a Presidential Award in July.

 

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