Dossier
gender-affirming care policies
Coverage of gender-affirming care policies in the Nexus archive.
- Rise in US preteen suicide rate alarms mental health experts
The U.S. preteen suicide rate has risen sharply since 2008, with 194 preteens dying by suicide in 2025—the highest since 2001. Experts cite stressors like the pandemic, social media, bullying, and policies restricting gender-affirming care. A Chicago girl’s case highlights challenges in accessing mental health care.