Colorado Youth Mental Health Crisis

Young people in Colorado are drowning under the pressure to be perfect, fueled by social media and relentless academic demands, sparking a silent mental health crisis. Despite a drop in youth suicide rates since 2007, hospitals are overwhelmed with kids needing crisis care—often stuck in ERs or forced to stay longer due to foster care or school system failures. Spring brings added stress with exams, projects, and seasonal mood shifts, while anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use surge. Health officials and students alike are demanding urgent action: a chief children’s mental health officer, a state commission, and a dedicated fund. Students are also pushing for mental health education and digital literacy to help them thrive—not just survive—in a world that’s asking too much, too fast. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0e224fdceebfc71