Nearly 1 in 3 Adolescents in California Reports Serious

National estimates show that 1 of every 2 adolescents ages 12 to 17 is affected by a mental health disorder. This brief uses data from the 2019 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to identify adolescents who are most vulnerable to moderate and serious psychological distress, both measures of mental health status. ​ Findings: Results indicate that in 2019, approximately 1 in 3 adolescents in California, or 29.

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