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| + | '''Teenage suicide''' is the self-killing of a [[teenager]]. |
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| − | '''Teenage suicide''' is the self-killing of a [[teenager]]. Although the [[suicide]] rate among youth significantly decreased in the mid-1990s, suicide deaths remain high in the 15 to 24 age group with 3,971 suicides in [[2001]] and over 132,000 [[Parasuicide|suicide attempts]] in [[2002]], making it the third leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 24 in the [[United States]] <ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/suifacts.htm Suicide: Fact Sheet], 30 March 2006, retrieved 2 May 2006.</ref>. In the [[United Kingdom]], the suicide rate for males between 15 and 24 has risen consistently since [[1989]], while that for females in the same age group has remained largely static[http://www.statistics.gov.uk/StatBase/Expodata/Spreadsheets/D7468.xls]. However, given the overall decline in the suicide rate in the UK, the rise in suicide amongst the 15-24 male population has been a considerable cause for concern [http://www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/article.asp?ID=628&Pos=4&ColRank=1&Rank=192]. More preventive measures have been taken in the last ten years, including increased understanding of the risk factors and causes and spreading information to [[school]]s and parents. |
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| − | In the U.S., male [[adolescent]](s) commit suicide at a rate five times greater than that of female adolescents, although suicide attempts by females are three times as frequent as those by males. A possible reason for this is the method of attempted suicide for males is typically that of [[firearm]] use, with a 78-90% chance of fatality. Females are more likely to try a different method, such as ingesting [[poison]] <ref name="Youth Suicide Fact Sheet">[http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/facts/suicide.asp Youth Suicide Fact Sheet], 1 January 2005, retrieved 2 May 2006.</ref>. Females have more [[parasuicide]]s (cries for help). |
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| − | Suicide rates vary for different [[ethnicity|ethnicities]] due to [[culture|cultural]] differences. In [[1998]], white Americans accounted for 84% of all youth suicides, 61% male, 23% female. However, the suicide rate for [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]s was 19.3 per 100,000, much higher than the overall rate (8.5 per 100,000). The suicide rate for [[African-American]]s has increased more than two-fold since [[1981]]. A national survey of [[high school]] [[student]]s conducted in [[1999]] reported that [[Hispanic]] students are twice as likely to attempt suicide as white students <ref name="Youth Suicide Fact Sheet" />. |
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| − | A controversial U.S. government study, titled ''Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Youth Suicide'', found that [[homosexual]] youth are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than other young people. Several researchers suggest that [[bisexual]] and youth uncertain of their [[sexual orientation]] may be at higher risk for suicidal behavior than self-proclaimed [[homosexual]] teenagers. Many homosexual teenagers who commit suicide may also suffer from [[mental illness|mental illnesses]] or [[substance abuse]] disorders, making the connection more complicated. The American standard of institutionalized and internalized [[homophobia]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}} also leads [[LGBT]] youth to think that their parents will throw them out and perhaps abuse them for being homosexual. It is impossible to know the suicide rate of homosexual youth because homosexuality is often hidden, particularly in this age group. Further research is currently being done to explain the prevalence of suicide among homosexual youths <ref>[http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/Resources/ResearchStudies/suicide2.html "Sexual Orientation and Youth Suicide"] by Dr. Gary Remafedi, October 6 1999, retrieved 2 May 2006.</ref><ref>[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2248/is_146_37/ai_89942832 "Youth suicide risk and fat orientation - Statistical Data Included"] by Rutter, Philip A & Soucar, Emil, Summer 2002, retrieved 2 May 2006.</ref><ref>[http://www.jeramyt.org/gay/gaysuic.htm Articles Relating to Suicide by GLB Youth], retrieved 3 May 2006.</ref>. |
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| − | In 2004, 1,985 adolescents under the age of 20 committed suicide, an increase of 18% from the previous year.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-02-05-kids-suicides_x.htm</ref> |
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Teenage suicide is the self-killing of a teenager.
Epidemiology
Suicide prevention
- Main article: Suicide prevention with young people
Footnotes
References & Bibliography
Key texts
Books
- Alan L. Berman; David A Jobes; and Morton M. Silverman. Adolescent Suicide: Assessment and Intervention. 2nd Edition. APA 2005
Papers
Additional material
Books
Papers
External links
- - Suicide and Emotional Intelligence - index for many different resources involving teen suicide. Site includes information and valuable help for teens and parents of teens, as well as emotional needs that lead up to and cause suicide.
- ULifeline Suicide Prevention - section about suicide on ULifeline, a mental health resource for college students.
- TeenSuicide.us - suicide information.
- Second Wind Fund - a teenage suicide prevention fund.
- The Trevor Helpline: 1 866 - 4U TREVOR - nationwide, 24-hour, free, confidential suicide helpline for gay and questioning teenagers, United States. See The Trevor Project for the Wikipedia article.
- Research from the UK government into the suicide rate in the UK.
- Rachel's Challenge - a school presentation to stop teen suicide and school violence
- UK official statistics for suicide.
- 1-800-SUICIDE - National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Mind (National Association for Mental Health) UK
- Suicide prevention resources relating to Teens