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More kids are dying by suicide. A Kansas City psychologist warns to ‘take it seriously’

OCT 2, 202613 MIN

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Pressure to perform and social media are contributing factors to a rise in suicide rates among children between the ages of 8-12 years old. A Kansas City psychologist said that some young kids lack the understanding of the finality of their decision and can be more impulsive, heightening the risk.