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A Different Cry
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Kentucky boy's suicide sparks change at school district and beyond
Three years after the death of Seven Bridges, his mother and school district officials shed light on the events that led to a 10-year-old taking his own life.
A Different Cry
Mom shares story of son's life before his suicide death: He was considered 'different' and he was bullied
Monique Davis strives to spread positivity through her son's foundation because that's what he would want her to do.
A Different Cry
'A different cry' | Mom describes heartbreak after finding 7-year-old son dead
Jeffery loved dressing in costumes and was full of energy. He was wearing a one-piece Batman pajama suit when he died, according to the autopsy.
A Different Cry
She was gone for 88 minutes and came back to a heartbreaking discovery. Her 10-year-old was dead.
Tami Charles' son, Seven Bridges, died by suicide in 2019. She said the bullying he encountered resulted in his death.
A Different Cry
She attempted suicide at 12 years old, but now she helps others cope with pain
Paige Gaines shares her purpose for helping others cope with their feelings. Three young people also give their perspective on how they deal with everyday life.
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He died by suicide at 10 years old. His mother hopes this story will help others.
He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.
'I tried to take my own life': Woman's journey to create organization to help kids battling thoughts of suicide
Louisville boy's death by suicide sparks change at school district and beyond
10-year-old takes own life, parents blame bullying
A Different Cry
Children are dying by suicide. These resources could help someone in need
There are resources available -- for all ages -- to help combat the problem.
A Different Cry
These are the names of about a dozen children who have died by suicide. There are thousands more.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that at least 3,600 children under the age of 13 died by suicide in the last two decades.
A Different Cry
Youth talk candidly about why kids their age have thoughts of suicide
Charlotte Harleston, Carlene Williams, and London Connolly are part of a team that helps Baltimore psychologists develop suicide prevention programming.
A Different Cry
Congresswoman shares thoughts on Black youth suicide
Research about suicidal behaviors has raised questions about whether the path from suicidal thoughts to attempts is well understood in Black youth.
A Different Cry
Founder of mental health organization opens up about first time she attempted suicide -- She was only 12
Paige Gaines said she struggled with anxiety throughout school and felt like she didn't have the right to speak up about her feelings.
A Different Cry
'Someone needed to stand up for Jeffery': Mother of first-grader who killed himself sues school district, teacher
Lakeshia Chaney is taking East Central ISD and one of its teachers to court. She said they contributed to the death of her son, Jeffery Taylor, in December 2019.
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