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A lonely teenager sits on a park bench at sunset, appearing isolated amidst a blurred background of other teens, symbolizing summer loneliness.

Adolescent summer faces challenges, bad moon rising in 2026

A national survey reveals 68% of teenagers report increased loneliness during summer, challenging the ideal of carefree adolescent summers, according to Youth Mental Health Alliance.

Jonah Kline·June 21, 2026