re: US suicides hit an all-time high last year

Loneliness, nihilism, and ultimately fatalism are extremely prominent in Gen Z. Financial issues as well, but I think tackling the loneliness is priority 1.

I think fostering community engagement solves a lot of things if we can motivate people to pursue it. As a random but current example, I like that people play pickleball now in parks. That gives one outlet in which to meet new people and grow some empathy for your neighbors and ultimately gain friendships. I also think volunteer efforts through a church provide similar good opportunities.