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Families and taxpayers are funding youth treatment programs. Do they work?

Two teens enrolled in residential treatment programs and left with very different experiences. CBS News investigates youth residential treatment programs and whether they're providing the help that teens may need to improve their mental health.

Published May 18, 2026, 1:31 PM
Updated May 18, 2026, 1:53 PM2.8K
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Families and taxpayers are funding youth treatment programs. Do they work?

Two teens enrolled in residential treatment programs and left with very different experiences. CBS News investigates youth residential treatment programs and whether they're providing the help that teens may need to improve their mental health.

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