Oct 11, 2022 • 5M

A groundless youth is crying out for help

What the rise of teenage suicide really says about the state of things

 
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Noncasting is a microcast that unapologetically weighs in on relevant and disputatious cultural topics that are currently spiraling within our social tapestry. Writer and podcast producer, Nathan Tower weaves in and out of personal stories, opinionated diatribes and sometimes contextually relevant insights.
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I reflect on an opinion piece, “Teenagers Are Telling Us That Something Is Wrong with America.” Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds and steadily increasing year over year. We face an unprecedented suicide epidemic in this country. Why isn't it taken more seriously?