Marie

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.

The US preteen suicide rate has risen significantly, with 194 preteens (ages 8-12) dying by suicide in 2025, the highest since 2001. Factors include pandemic fallout, social media stress, bullying, and policies restricting gender-affirming care. A case study highlights challenges in accessing mental health care for children.

The U.S. preteen suicide rate has risen significantly, with 194 preteens dying by suicide in 2025, the highest since 2001. Factors include post-COVID stress, social media pressures, bullying, and policies restricting gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth. A case study highlights challenges in accessing mental health care for children in crisis.

The U.S. preteen suicide rate has risen sharply since 2008, with 194 preteens dying by suicide in 2025, the highest number since 2001. Experts cite stressors like the pandemic, social media, bullying, and restrictive policies on gender-affirming care as contributing factors. A Chicago girl's case highlights challenges in accessing mental health care, as psychiatric facilities often refused to accept patients due to age or insurance restrictions.

The U.S. preteen suicide rate has risen significantly since 2008, with 194 preteens aged 8-12 dying by suicide in 2025, the highest since 2001. Experts cite stressors like the aftermath of the pandemic, social media use, bullying, and policies restricting gender-affirming care as contributing factors. A case study highlights challenges in accessing mental health care, including delays in psychiatric facility transfers.

Mark, a Texas resident, is in a long-distance relationship with Marie, a Brazilian woman he met on Bumble. Marie communicates exclusively via a translating app, avoids video calls for Leo, and insists on meeting in Brazil despite Mark's father offering to fund a flight to America or Europe. Red flags include Marie's irritation when advised to limit late-night texting and her refusal to meet outside Brazil, though no money exchange has been confirmed.