Overview
- Josiah Michael Dwinell died by suicide on March 12 in Alstead, New Hampshire, eight days after his 13th birthday, according to his family.
- Relatives say he faced persistent bullying at school and on the bus and that attempts to seek help were brushed off as attention-seeking.
- Family accounts describe multiple hospital visits with his grandmother advocating for care, but they felt his mental-health needs were overlooked.
- A GoFundMe organized by his aunt to cover funeral costs and support the family has raised more than $23,000.
- NAMI–New Hampshire’s executive director urges parents to speak directly about suicide when concerned, and the articles do not include formal statements from schools, police, or hospitals.