Bernie Sanders: “According to the U.S. Health and Human Services Department…”

“I suspect most people understand that is not the case. The statistics are quite clear. Mental health among young people is in crisis. According to the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, 1 in 5 young people have a diagnosed mental health condition such as anxiety or depression. From 2016 to 2023, the prevalence of anxiety has increased by over 60%. Further and very importantly, studies indicate that there has been a cognitive decline in young people in our country and in fact, in countries all over the world.” (17:46–17:58)

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