Schools

Newton Teen Suicide Trend Examined

Three Newton high schoolers have died by suicide this school year.

A recent number of teenage suicides in the Newton community will be examined Wednesday during an episode of Chronicle on WCVB-TV.

Three Newton high schoolers have died by suicide this school year.

Newton recently held a community forum on the issue after the suicides gained national attention.

Wednesday's program will investigate "what would cause high school students to take their own lives in what has been called one of the best places to live in the country."

The show will air at 7 p.m.


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