Suicides at North Carolina State University, family shares their grief

North Carolina State University has experienced seven deaths by suicide of students since the beginning of the school year. Police say two students took their own lives within 24 hours of one another last week. The community—especially parents—is desperate to try and understand the mental health crisis that is leading to these tragedies. WRAL reporter Keenan Willard spoke to the family of one student who died by suicide. In this episode, he shares their powerful and emotional story.

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