Pinellas mother says cyberbullying played a part in daughter's death
Teen suicides are on the rise, and recent statistics are alarming. According to Pew Research, since 2008, child suicide rates have increased by up to 150%. In a 2018 study, there was a 33% increase in depression and anxiety, and 59% of teens experienced cyberbullying or online harassment, with research pointing to social media use. Local mom Cheryl Brown lost her daughter, McKenna, to suicide, and she believes online bullying played a big part.
