Mayo Clinic Minute - How to know if your teen needs mental health support

Mayo Clinic Minute - How to know if your teen needs mental health support

Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of mental health issues since the pandemic.

Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says 1 in 5 youth will have a mental health issue in their teen years.

Here's what to watch for.

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