Rise in US preteen suicide rate alarms mental health experts

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 2,070

Last Updated: 6 days, 6 hours ago

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Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988, the U.S. suicide and crisis lifeline, or access online chat at 988lifeline.org.

For months, Marie’s 11-year-old daughter wasn’t acting like herself. The fifth grader was often fatigued, sleeping more. She wasn’t eating enough, and spent more time alone.

“She wasn’t really motivated to do things with her friends,” Marie said.

The Chicago girl had been overwhelmed with worry for her …

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