It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

When the Pressure Breaks: Understanding the Surge in Youth Suicide

Dr. Veita Bland, MD Season 6 Episode 11

In this powerful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Nanette Funderburk of the SEL Group to unpack the troubling rise in suicides among young people.

They discuss:
 • The intense pressures young people face in today’s hyperconnected world
 • How “protecting” kids from failure has weakened emotional resilience
 • Why brain development plays a major role in risky decisions
 • What warning signs adults must not ignore
 • Practical, compassionate steps anyone can take to support struggling youth

This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and full of hope — a must-listen for parents, educators, caregivers, and communities who want to keep our kids safe.

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