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For parents struggling with suicidal children amidst a deadly pandemic and great uncertainty, there are no easy answers, write child psychiatrists Nancy Rappaport and Meredith Gansner.

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Experts say the stigma around mental health has largely decreased in recent decades but that more discussion and education is still needed.

“Covid’s not just killing people by the disease. It’s killing people by depression and suicide,” Dylan Buckner’s father said, adding that no one should feel ashamed if they need help.

Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health By Sally Schulze Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways. CHICAGO - With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways. "Its been a challenge for everyone, but in different ways," said Alyssa Holland That struggle became a ...

[ Editors note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)] Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘scoronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death. "Depression and potential su...

WBGZ Radio 1/14/2021 | By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network It’s been months of no sports for Illinois high school students because of Pritzker administration guidance during COVID-19, and some say the impacts have been deadly. Student-athlete Dylan Buckner from Northbrook reportedly took his own life last week. The Daily Herald reported before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the governor’s rules prohibiting K-12 sports, Bucker was a starting quarterback with good grades and prospects for co...

Illinois governor is not prioritizing returning athletes to competition An Illinois high school quarterback committed suicide on January 7, apparently after suffering from depression. He attended Glenbrook North High School in the north suburbs of Illinois. Dylan Buckner’s parents say that while he struggled with depression before coronavirus spread across the country, the governmental response to it worsened his depression. “The family believes that had COVID not happened, or the country�...

Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com Jan 12, 2021 4:20 PM (The Center Square) – It’s been months of no sports for Illinois high school students because of Pritzker administration guidance during COVID-19, and some say the impacts have been deadly. Student-athlete Dylan Buckner from Northbrook reportedly took his own life last week. The Daily Herald reported before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the governor’s rules prohibiting K-12 sports, Bucker was a starting quarterback with good grades and...

UpdatedMon, Jan 11, 2021 at 9:04 am CT Replies(3) Prior to attending GBN, Dylan Buckner was a graduate of Maple School in Northbrook. (Shutterstock) NORTHBROOK, IL — The community is reeling following news of the death of a local student. In emails to parents from Glenbrook North High School and Northbrook/Glenview School District 30, school officials said Dylan Buckner, 18, of Northbrook, died Thursday. He was the capitan and quarterback of the Glenbrook North High School varsity football te...