Hi TOK List,

  As you know, I have been tracking the mental health crisis in our youth. Here is a brief op-ed in the times reviewing some of the disconcerting data on depression and suicide rates among teens.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion/suicide-young-people.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_200107?campaign_id=2&instance_id=14975&segment_id=20104&user_id=8e4f03af2447d5adeb5069c9fb9bdf47&regi_id=352238940107

  It is by a psychiatrist, and, as is too often the case in psychiatry, depression is characterized in the piece as a disease like entity. Indeed, the author seems to believe that if we would only prescribe more meds, teen mental health would be better. I strongly disagree.

  I also believe the piece is a good reminder why we need clear and straightforward discussions on what depression IS. FYI, I was invited to do an NPR academic minute on this topic, which will becoming out in march. Here are the takes if you want to get ahead of the release 😊.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dms79kvhllm5mmt/AAAVQPmCkLBwLok1gKghcFipa?dl=0

  Here is the basic question I would ask regarding these alarming rates: Are we raising our children in an anti-fragile way that fosters in them the capacity to grow into adults who can love, play, and work with deep purpose?

Here is what the kindergarten teachers are saying about the job we are doing in the schools:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201912/kindergarten-teachers-are-quitting-and-here-is-why

Best,
Gregg



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