A Silent Crisis in Plain Sight: Why Businesses Must Act on Youth Mental Health As I sit in our Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers, surrounded by the whir of machinery and young technicians working together, a sense of unease settles over me.
These are not just statistics or news headlines; they're real people struggling to find their footing. The latest CDC data shows a decline in youth suicide rates after a 60% increase between 2007 and 2021.
However, this trend remains out of reach for many young people, who continue to grapple with unprecedented levels of anxiety, loneliness, and financial stress.