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Teenage Suicide
One of the biggest nightmares for any parent is learning that their child may be depressed and suicidal. ... While suicidal thinking is linked to many factors, parents can play a very important role in recognizing signs of suicidal thinking and obtaining the appropriate help for their child.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among fifteen through twenty-four year olds. Teenage girls are about three times more likely to attempt suicide, while teenage boys are about three times more likely to complete a suicide since they tend to use more lethal means. ... The estimated suicide rate is still an under-estimation of the true rate as deaths by suicide may be reported as accidental deaths or attributed to other causes. For example, some single motor vehicle deaths may in fact be the result of suicide. ... The incidence of suicide is generally higher in rural communities compared to urban communities. The incidence of attempted suicide is difficult to ascertain. ... School and community surveys have found that 10-15% of adolescents may have attempted suicide at some stage. Many more have thought of suicide but never take any action. It is estimated that for each completed suicide of a young male, there are fifteen or more suicide attempts. For every completed female suicide, there are over 100 suicide attempts. There will be over 40,000 youth suicide attempts per year. ... In some cases, suicide appears to be the solution. ... In addition, parents who have a close relationship with their teenager are in a better position of noticing the warning signs and offer help.
Approximate Word count = 1227
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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