Why do you think that so many people are depressed and suicidal in today's world?

Because we have to spend most of our time doing things we don't actually want to do, due to the way our society functions. I mean, working 40 hours a week leaves you limited time to actually enjoy the money that you're earning. And for many people, they work 40 hours a week but still struggle just to pay for the necessities and have little to nothing left over for enjoyment.

We also worry too much about how others view us which affects our own happiness as we're striving to please others rather than ourselves.

Many younger people don't know what they want to do in the future and feel the pressure as time moves by quickly, bringing them closer to college or their degree. But they realize that even though they're working very hard for good grades (even if they aren't achieving them), it doesn't matter because an education guarantees you nothing anymore. They may work very hard but still wind up like their parents, who struggle to meet ends meet. It's depressing.

Some people just have chemical imbalances.

For others, there may be family issues at home. Which could be caused by the aforementioned issues.

Also, there are people who are unhappy with their bodies for whatever reason. Not being an ideal weight, being out of shape, unable to perform the way they wish (sports, sex, etc), unhappy with physical features (wanting surgery for correction, for example), feeling they are incapable of doing things they want to do, etc. (So maybe they wish they were good at something but lack confidence in their ability to do that task)

There are many reasons but those are some of my best guesses.

I think since it's all over the web and media people are now imitating being depressed and all because it's common and is the reason for their unhappiness since now they feel it's not their fault and is something else they can't control. Just my theory

I don't think so many people are. Most people who are though have bought into a fear in some way and live their lives according to it rather than positive beliefs.

Most suicidal people are obsessed with themselves. In former times everyone had someone else to worry about.

I'm not even aware whether they are or not. Others' feelings are none of my business.

Same as always.....no higher than at anytime in history....we just hear more about it now.

must be a shortage of pot

Because they fear the unknown