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Suicide rates are rising for Black teens, new research finds

By Katia Riddle
Published February 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM CST

Recent data shows suicide rates for Black teens, and the causes are not known. Gabriel, 14, talks about how he is perceived in the world and how that affected his mental health.

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