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HEALTHJul 28 · 09:45 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCENada Hassanein

Rise in US preteen suicide rate alarms mental health experts

The U.S. preteen suicide rate has risen, with 194 deaths in 2025—the highest since 2001. Experts cite stressors like school pressure, family issues, social media, bullying, and policies affecting LGBTQ+ youth. Black, Hispanic, and Native American preteens show the most significant increases.

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preteenstopicsuicidetopicCenters for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationNational Institutes of HealthorganizationBlack preteenstopicHispanic preteenstopicNative American preteenstopicsocial mediatopic
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