Youth Well-Being

North Carolina ranked 44th in access to youth mental health services in 2024. The state’s biannual Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that, in 2023, roughly 39% of high school students and 32% of middle school students reported feeling of sadness or hopelessness. In the same year, over half of children ages 3 to 17 faced difficulties accessing mental health treatment they needed.

EdNC is here to cover the policies, organizations, and issues that shape young people’s well-being across the state and beyond. You can find news, research, and perspectives below, and reach out to [email protected] with story ideas.