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

About this episode

The episode discusses the alarming issue of teen suicide and provides essential insights for parents on how to address it.

If your teen texts "I want to unalive myself" or "kms," should you be worried? The frightening topic of teen suicide is made worse by confusing headlines, evolving slang, and the fear of saying the wrong thing. But here's what you need to know: the research is cautiously hopeful, you have more power than you think, and asking direct questions saves lives. In this essential episode, Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan sit down with Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, one of the country's leading experts on youth suicide prevention to hear what parents need to know right now. 💡 YOU'LL LEARN: - The real warning signs to watch for - How to ask your child directly about thoughts of self-harm or suicide - The difference between normal sadness and clinical depression - When to seek help - How to use AI tools like ChatGPT safely as a parent resource This is a conversation every parent of a tween or teen needs to hear to move from fear and confusion to clarity and action. ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Lisa Damour, Reena Ninan

Guest: Dr. Jonathan B. Singer

Topics covered

• teen depression
• suicide prevention
• parenting advice
• mental health
• youth
• communication

Keywords

• teen suicide
• self-harm
• warning signs
• clinical depression
• parenting
• mental health resources

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