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Talking key to suicide prevention

Struggling children, teens have avenues to work out troubles

Suicide is the second biggest cause of death for Arizona teenagers, so experts remind people to look out for the warning signs, including depression.

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Paradise Honors High School senior Gage Baker is one of 33 Valley students who participated in a suicide prevention PSA campaign for Suicide Prevention Month.

Courtesy Teen Lifeline

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics are staggering.

About 49,500 people committed suicide last year in the U.S., which is the highest ever.

In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Arizona children and teens ages 10 to 19 after unintentional injuries.

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Talking key to suicide prevention

Struggling children, teens have avenues to work out troubles

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