The survey found that nearly 30% of high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness.
State agencies are highlighting efforts to increase access to mental health resources, as teenagers report growing challenges.
"A lot of these kids just need someone who wants to listen and love them unconditionally for who they are."
Teachers in Wake County were surveyed as part of a security assessment, and the district has found plenty of room for improvement.
Vaccinated people reported higher levels of concern than unvaccinated people, 74 percent vs. 39 percent, regarding new variants of the virus leading to a worsening of the pandemic in the U.S.
A new study suggests that one-in-four businesses are at risk of closing their doors in the next six months should the economic burden of COVID-19 continue.
