Why Are Young Americans Killing Themselves? Suicide is now their second-leading cause of death By Richard A. Friedman FROM The New York Times

 

"In fact, suicide is now the second leading cause of death among young people, surpassed only by accidents. After declining for nearly two decades, the suicide rate among Americans ages 10 to 24 jumped 56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for the first time the gender gap in suicide has narrowed: Though the numbers of suicides are greater in males, the rates of suicide for female youths increased by 12.7 percent each year, compared with 7.1 percent for male youths."

I believe his assertion about the solution is debatable. And he doesn't mention the poor job prospects of young people thanks to the boomers and Gen X screwing up the economy.

"We know that various psychotherapies and medication are highly effective in treating depression."