A survey of high school students revealed that 55.1% described suffering emotional abuse, 44.2% reported persistent feelings of hopelessness and 9% attempted suicide.
Experts say anxiety, depression, anger, and low self esteem are among the range of mental health impacts on children who experience domestic violence.Â
Teen suicide and depression rates are as alarming as deaths from Covid-19, but few mental health resources are available to address this shadow pandemic.
