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Rising Preteen Suicide Crisis | Jersey News
New federal data reveals a shocking surge in preteen suicides, with 194 children aged eight to twelve dying by suicide in 2025—the highest since at least 2001. Rates have climbed over 8% annually since 2008, hitting Black preteens hardest and seeing steepest jumps among girls and Hispanic kids. Experts blame pandemic disruptions, screen overload, sleep deprivation, bullying, and societal stressors. Families are reeling—parents report delays in accessing care, with some kids slipping through the cracks. The American Academy of Pediatrics now urges screenings starting at age 12, though some…
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