Stuart Slavin - The Success Trap

In The Success Trap, Dr. Stuart Slavin demonstrates how the culture of achievement has become a key contributor to the teen mental health crisis, and how it can be reimagined for better outcomes and greater well-being.

From school and sports to college admissions and parental and societal expectations, young people are navigating an environment where success is demanded at every turn—often at the cost of their well-being. During his tenure as Dean of Curriculum at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Slavin led a program that reduced depression and anxiety among his medical students by 80%—while improving academic outcomes.

Drawing on decades of research and leadership, Dr. Slavin offers practical, evidence-based strategies that help young people flourish—not simply achieve.  

It’s not just the phones. This crucial new investigation into the teen mental health epidemic reveals how rising expectations in school, extracurriculars, and daily life have driven unprecedented levels of anxiety…