How to prevent teen suicide

Suicide in Teens Do you know the answers?

For ages 10-24 suicide is the _____leading cause of death. a. 3rd b. 4th c. 5th A nationwide survey among high school students showed _________% had seriously considered suicide a. 2% b. 16% c. 7 % Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in this age group. 16% of young people report seriously considering suicide and 8% have attempted it in the past. Boys are more likely than girls to commit suicide. Girls are more likely to report attempts while boys are more likely to actually commit suicide.

Risk factors: • History of previous suicide attempts • Family history of suicide • History of depression or other mental illness • Alcohol or drug abuse • Stressful life event or loss • Easy access to lethal methods • Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others • Incarceration If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), or visit the Web at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. https://www.dropbox.com/ow/msft/edit/home/Natalie%20M./March%20Content/Suicide%20in%20Te ens.docx?hpt_click_ts=1459865091488