> Is it possible that an existing problem has simply become dramatically more visible to us? I believe that this is a much larger component of the issue than m

> Is it possible that an existing problem has simply become dramatically more visible to us? I believe that this is a much larger component of the issue than many may realize. Never has it been as easy for young people to discuss what they’re going through, and that’s no doubt led to realizations that otherwise wouldn’t have happened. This effect likely extends well beyond teenagers, in my opinion. Across the board it’s become more socially acceptable to speak up when facing difficulties, which means a lot of things that used to get swept under the rug suddenly aren’t. It’s no longer required to keep up the appearance that all is well when it isn’t, and I think that’s probably a good thing.