Ep. 3: Reframe This… Suicide Part 2: Teen Mental Health, AI Influence, and Hope Through Connection

30/09/2025 30 min

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In this powerful and timely episode of Reframe This, hosts Matt and Corinna continue their conversation in Part 2 of their discussion on suicide—this time focusing specifically on teen suicide and the growing influence of AI in emotionally vulnerable spaces. They share tragic real-life stories of teens who formed deep emotional attachments to chatbots, highlighting the mental health risks when artificial empathy replaces real human connection. The episode emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and prevention, spotlighting peer-led initiatives like Arizona’s “Messages of Hope” campaign, which encourages students to support one another and seek help. With practical tools for parents and trusted adults—like how to recognize warning signs, stay engaged in their teens’ digital lives, and foster meaningful conversations—this episode is a heartfelt call to prioritize mental health, strengthen connection, and ensure no young person feels alone.Links...Two Queen Creek athletes join suicide prevention effortHayden's Corner‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicideParents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAIYour Undivided Attention Podcast: How OpenAIs ChatGPT Guided a Teen to His Death