80% of high schoolers now say they're 'fine' when they're not

October 27, 2026 at 08:36 AM
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What You Need To Know

  • Half of high schoolers say they would answer a short, private digital check-in from their school honestly.
  • 59% of high schoolers have used a general-purpose AI assistant for emotional support.
  • Schools can make support easy to explore without requiring students to admit they're struggling.