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American Kids in ‘Mental Health Pandemic,’ Oregon Youth Hit Hard

American Kids in ‘Mental Health Pandemic,’ Oregon Youth Hit Hard
More than 200,000 kids in the United States lost a parent or primary caregiver during that same period. Halfpoint/iStock
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
8/12/2022|Updated: 8/12/2022
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More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, children in America are struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book.

Released on Aug. 8 by the Annie Casey Foundation, the annual 50-state report, tracks how children and families are faring nationally and in every state using 16 indicators in four domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.
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