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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.

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

For visibility, youth suicides are up compared to a low period in the 2000s preceded by higher rates than today in the 90s

It's also interesting how much higher the male suicide rate is.

I couldn't find it mentioned in this article?

It’s in the chart above.

Drastically reduced economic opportunities, housing affordability, and political disenfranchisement seem more proximate causes.

I think both you and sibling abirch are right in different contexts and I love the contrast in what issues you identify.