261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer

The podcast explores the state of adolescent mental health, particularly teen depression and suicide, in 2026. It features Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, an expert on youth suicide prevention, who provides insights into recent trends. Youth suicide deaths have decreased nationally in the last few years, a surprising turn after increases during the pandemic. Contributing factors to youth suicide risk include feelings of being a burden, often tied to gender identity or sexual orientation, and the pressure to meet high expectations. The discussion also covers the importance of understanding local trends versus national statistics and the role of social media, including the use of coded language like "unalived."