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Youth suicide rates are rising almost nationwide

Reproduced from Tim Henderson/Stateline; Map: Axios Visuals

The young adult suicide rate increased in most U.S. states from 2014 to 2024, a new analysis finds.

Why it matters: The numbers underscore the toll of the country's mental health crisis, which rages on even as the Trump administration cuts funding for programs designed to help vulnerable groups, like LGBTQ+ kids.

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