Here is the April edition of Teenagers in The Times, a roundup of the news and feature stories about young people that have recently appeared across sections of NYTimes.com. We publish a new edition on the first Thursday of each month.
For ideas about how to use Teenagers in The Times with your students, please see our lesson plan and special activity sheet, both of which can be used with this or any other edition.
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Education
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Science, Health, Technology and Sports
‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens
Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For one 13-year-old, the despair was almost too much to take.
Worried Sick: A Journey Into the Anxious Teenage Mind
Why are so many American teenagers feeling anxious, depressed and even suicidal? Our video looks at the science behind the teen mental health crisis.
Teenagers Report Growing Anxiety. Maybe That’s Rational.
“America has been a stressful place lately,” writes the author of this Opinion essay.
How to Raise Kids Who Make Good Decisions
“Parents seem to be freaking out over everything their kids see, read and do,” writes the author of this Opinion essay.
College Gymnastics Championships Get All-Around Lift of Lee’s Gold
Sunisa Lee, who won the all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, is competing for Auburn in the N.C.A.A. championships. Yet the field is so tough, she finished second in the collegiate all-around.
The Future of Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, Has Arrived
The 18-year-old Spaniard recently aced two significant American tournaments, reaching the semifinals at Indian Wells and winning the Miami Open.
