2026 State of Our Kids Report: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Posted by KaBOOM! on July 21, 2026

KABOOM! is proud to share the 2026 State of Our Kids Report: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis. This report takes an in-depth look at the current realities kids are facing and calls on cross-sector leaders and youth to come together to create solutions that address the youth mental health crisis.

Realities Shaping Childhood Today:

  • The Disappearing Playground and Emergence of Screen Time
  • When Bodies Stop Moving, Minds Suffer
  • Access to Nature and Outdoor Spaces: A Foundation for Health and Connection

The 2026 State of Our Kids report is written with equity in mind. Throughout the report, additional testimonies are included to add a narrative of lived experiences by Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native youth. Improving the state of our kids in America starts with understanding the realities faced by youth today, inclusive of all backgrounds.

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