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