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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by jowea on Sunday March 31, 2024 @06:36PM (#39888745)
Youth suicide rates are going up, I think that's quite objectively measurable.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db471.pdf

Not proof that social media is behind it of course.

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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by abirch on Sunday March 31, 2024 @06:49PM (#39888895)
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.
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by jeffbee on Sunday March 31, 2024 @07:26PM (#39889211)
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

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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by j-bos on Sunday March 31, 2024 @07:33PM (#39889277)
For visibility, youth suicides are up compared to a low period in the 2000s preceded by higher rates than today in the 90s
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by rqtwteye on Sunday March 31, 2024 @08:49PM (#39889740)
It's also interesting how much higher the male suicide rate is.
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by TempestSA on Monday April 01, 2024 @06:20PM (#39900085)
I couldn't find it mentioned in this article?
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by rqtwteye on Monday April 01, 2024 @07:15PM (#39900513)
It’s in the chart above.
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by bugglebeetle on Sunday March 31, 2024 @07:08PM (#39889059)
Drastically reduced economic opportunities, housing affordability, and political disenfranchisement seem more proximate causes.
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Re:Is social media behind an epidemic of teenage mental illn... by bitzun on Sunday March 31, 2024 @07:34PM (#39889284)
I think both you and sibling abirch are right in different contexts and I love the contrast in what issues you identify.
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