Parent and peer disapproval can lead to teen suicide

Telling teens, "You have no reason to be depressed or anxious," may cause them to feel invalidated and not supported by their peers and family. This can lead to suicide or suicide attempts, says study. - Filepic

Teens who attempt suicide or harm themselves are more likely to try again if they think their parents or peers “invalidate” their feelings, a new study suggests.

People can feel invalidated when they feel someone’s not listening to them, or when someone negates their feelings, for example.