9.1% of the US teen population (ages 12-17) had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
55.1% of tweens and 67.1% of teens engaged in conversations about depression.
35.1% of tweens and 54.4% of teens were involved in a self-harm/suicidal situation.
75.5% of tweens and 84.6% of teens engaged in conversations surrounding drugs/alcohol.
Prescription drug abuse epidemic is America’s fastest growing drug problem. 73% of teens say it is easy to access prescription drugs from their parents’ medicine cabinet.