Khosla-backed Marble, built by former Headway founders, offers affordable group therapy for teens - TechCrunch
Rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are surging among U.S. teens. A recent report from the Center of Disease Control found that nearly one in three girls have seriously considered suicide, and a significant number, 13% have actually attempted it. Psychologists have various theories about what's causing adolescent mental health crises. Some blame the increased use of smartphones and social media, while others believe that the isolation during the pandemic has played a significant role. While the primary drivers of teen psychological difficulties are not well understood, the bigger challenge now is finding ways to solve the growing problem, given a nationwide shortage of mental health professionals. Jake Sussman, who was one of the four co-founders of unicorn-size mental health network Headway, believes his new startup can help address the deepening crisis by offering online group therapy for children in grade...