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Tragic Suicides Spark Urgent Call for Youth Mental Health Reform

10/26/2025

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Families Advocate Awareness

In October 2025, two suicides drew attention to mental health and the impact of technology on youth.
Megan Garcia's son, Sewell, found a loaded handgun while searching for his iPhone, raising gun-safety concerns.
Autumn Bushman, a 10-year-old who died by suicide in March, highlighted dangers of smartphones and bullying.
Both families say there is an urgent need for better mental health resources and awareness in schools and homes.

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Megan Discovers Danger

In October 2025, Megan Garcia discovered her son Sewell unconscious in the bathtub after hearing a noise.
She initially feared a drug overdose.
A handgun on the floor belonged to her husband, Alexander, who has a concealed-weapons permit.
Sewell, 14, had been searching for his confiscated iPhone when he encountered the firearm, stored loaded but not chambered.
The incident highlights concerns about gun safety and access in households with children.

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Families Advocate Awareness

In October 2025, two suicides drew attention to mental health and the impact of technology on youth.
Megan Garcia's son, Sewell, found a loaded handgun while searching for his iPhone, raising gun-safety concerns.
Autumn Bushman, a 10-year-old who died by suicide in March, highlighted dangers of smartphones and bullying.
Both families say there is an urgent need for better mental health resources and awareness in schools and homes.

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