American teens are experiencing high rates of anxiety, depression and acts of self-harm
New Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies Safety and Wellbeing Poll shows growing teen anxiety brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on America’s economy, culture, and daily life
The second poll in a series of nationwide surveys conducted by Navigate360, a full-spectrum safety preparedness and response company, and John Zogby Strategies, a national polling firm, reveals that many American teens are not confident in their school leadership’s ability to keep them safe as they return to the classroom.
When asked what kept them up at night, teens overwhelmingly reported anxiety and depression as key factors. However, even more concerning was that 56% of students reported that they personally knew someone who considered self-harm or suicide, but less than one third (32%) believed their school was prepared to handle this issue, demonstrating that school leaders need to address social and emotional safety in addition to physical safety.