A news article about teen suicide

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The suicide rate among teenage girls reached an all-time high in , according to a recent analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis found an increase in teen suicides across the board between and The numbers are a sobering reminder that suicide is a growing public health concern and that teens are a particularly vulnerable group. There are multiple reasons why teens are struggling, and many can contribute to a major depressive episode. Bullying, heavy social media use, economic stressors, family discord, trauma, and academic stress are all potential stressors for teens. With the suicide rate of teen girls ages 15 to 19 doubling, parents and educators need to be aware of the warning signs and know how to get help. All teens are different, and many are adept at masking their feelings.

Anya Kamenetz. Teen and youth anxiety and depression are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in youth suicide. They found symptoms of anxiety and depression were up sharply across the board between March and June, compared with the same time the previous year. And young people seemed to be the hardest-hit of any group.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Researchers found a sudden increase in teens' symptoms of depression, suicide risk factors and suicide rates in — around the time when smartphones became popular, researcher Jean Twenge says. A new study found that teenagers are increasingly depressed, feel hopeless and are more likely to consider suicide.