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Dr. Kevin Simon, a pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, said his 24-year-old nephew died by suicide in February.
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Dr. Kevin Simon, a pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, said his 24-year-old nephew died by suicide in February 2026.
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Dr. Kevin Simon
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-02",
    "event": "nephew's death by suicide",
    "person": "Dr. Kevin Simon",
    "organization": "Boston Children\u2019s Hospital"
}
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Health People Suicide
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4f835b71-69e5-483d-bc6b-fbddd99a5f9d
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM (2 weeks ago)

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U.S. Suicide Rate Drops, but Remains ‘Stubbornly High’
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/well/mind/suicide-rate-2024-cdc.html

The U.S. suicide rate saw a slight dip from 2023 to 2024, but experts note it remains "stubbornly high" and largely unchanged since 2017. Despite a decrease in total deaths, suicide rose to the 10th leading cause of death in 2024, highlighting the need for continued intervention and prevention efforts.

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