NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a reminder of the challenges Tennessee continues to face with high rates of suicide among teenagers.
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teens in Tennessee.
“We know there are a number of factors — anxiety, depression and sleep problems tied to social media, as well as bullying that can happen online,” Dr. Aaron Brinen with Vanderbilt University Medical Center said. “Add in academic pressure, rising anxiety, and what we’re seeing now is really an epidemic of loneliness and disruption.”…