The issue of youth suicide is a growing crisis in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents. Even more concerning, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that preteen suicide rates (ages 8-12) have been increasing by approximately 8% annually since 2008. The rise of social media has only exacerbated this problem, leaving many […]
