A New Theory on the Teen Mental Health Crisis

While rising rates of teen mental health issues can’t be pinned to a single root cause, a 2023 study surfaced a compelling connection to the decline in childhood independence.

There is growing concern around the widespread mental health issues that teenagers face, and while finding causes can be elusive, a recent study reveals a new angle—rooted in childhood development—that is gaining traction.

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[inspiteofshame]

Important research, thank you so much for spreading the word!

[TheStoryMakerLyzaL]

Could you link to the study and pin it in the comments, please?

[CharmaineOkazaki]

We can't leave kids alone at school. In Japan, the community can be trusted to watch over someone else's children as they play outside. Trusting the kids to have more freedom to explore also needs a trustworthy society to protect them.