Discover why most attempts to fix teenagers fail and what to do about it Anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use disorders, and teen suicide-despite having more counselors, educators, experts, and medications than ever before, today’s young people are said to be suffering from a mental health epidemic. Exploring a range of factors contributing to this wicked problem-from social media, overprotection, and environmental toxins to the erosion of connection-Kids These Days clearly identifies what works for raising happy and healthy youth, and what does not.