Weber said it's not unusual for a child that's 12 years old to take their own life.
"It is the second leading killer in the age group 12 to 24, which amazes a lot of people," she said.
Weber said there are a variety of things that are going on in a young person's life during that time.
"Developmentally and emotionally, there's a lot going on," she said. "Socially, there's a lot going on, but there's also a lot of pressure at school, there's pressure at home, bullying is on the increase. There's just so many factors that play into this."
Weber said that, at a young age, children can be very good actors. There are warning signs parents can look for in their children.
"Any sudden change in personality, withdrawing. Kids who want to sleep more. They're eating less. There's that whole affect about them that shows that they're sad. They're just pulling away," Weber said.
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