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Youth suicide rates are going up, I think that's quite objectively measurable. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db471.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data

by jowea 3y ago

Youth suicide rates are going up, I think that's quite objectively measurable. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db471.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db471.pdf Not proof that social media is behind it of course.

abirch 3y ago
There seems to be a lot of pressure on the youth today. Growing up I had a lot of unscheduled time but now kids can't play multiple sports due to games, practices, and expectations.
bugglebeetle 3y ago
Drastically reduced economic opportunities, housing affordability, and political disenfranchisement seem more proximate causes.
- bitzun 3y ago
  I think both you and sibling abirch are right in different contexts and I love the contrast in what issues you identify.
jeffbee 3y ago
The same agency publishes this other chart that adds quite a bit of context IMHO. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6630a6.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6630a6.htm
- j-bos 3y ago
  For visibility, youth suicides are up compared to a low period in the 2000s preceded by higher rates than today in the 90s
  - rqtwteye 3y ago
    It's also interesting how much higher the male suicide rate is.
    - TempestSA 3y ago
      I couldn't find it mentioned in this article?
      - rqtwteye 3y ago
        It’s in the chart above.