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Youth Suicide Prevention

Youth Suicide Prevention

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide (i.e., taking one's own life) is a serious public health problem that affects even young people. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death.

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 

Resources for Help:

• Crisis mental health / suicide ideation telephone call 988 
• School Counselor
• Physician/health care providers
• Mental health specialist
• Private clinics and facilities
• Emergency medical: 911