YOUTH SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR FACT SHEET

Youth Suicidal Behavior — Fact Sheet – Prevention of Youth Suicides and Suicidal Behavior

SOURCE: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY

http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-335.pdf

Youth suicidal behavior is a significant national problem. The extent of suicidal behavior — including thoughts of and plans for suicide, nonfatal suicide attempts, and suicide deaths — is shown below. Yet, as with so many public health problems, youth suicide is often preventable.

Saving young lives at risk involves a diverse range of interventions including effective assessment and treatment of those with mental disorders, promotion of help-seeking, early detection of and support for youth in crisis, preventive training in life skills, and reduction of access to lethal means.

SEE THE COMPLETE AAS ARTICLE AT:
http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-335.pdf