There’s something happening to America’s teenagers, and it’s not good. Most U.S. teens are worried about the mental health of their peers, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.

Seventy percent of teens say anxiety and depression are a major problem among people their age in their communities. As the teenage suicide rate rises, it’s important to understand why so many teens perceive their cohorts in a state of distress.

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