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Many young people face high levels of stress and confusion, along with family problems. When you throw in raging hormones, it sometimes seems more than a teen can handle. Perhaps its not surprising that teen suicide is increasingly common. In fact, suicide is the third leading cause of death among people between ages 15 and 24, with about 5,000 lives lost each year. in this blog post, apa president-elect nadine kaslow and her colleagues offer parents advice on how to prevent teen suicide. Kaslow, phd, polina kitsis, mili anne thomas, ma, and dorian a. For every adolescent death by suicide you hear about, about 25 suicide attempts are made. This positive music video, created by mayo clinic, encourages troubled teens to communicate with an adult for help and support. What parents can do to prevent youth suicide if you or someone you know is in crisis, please call visit the national suicide prevention lifeline website. Notice the office of suicide prevention website is informational and not intended as a crisis response or hotline. Local crisis hotline numbers can be found in the front of your local phone. The rise in teen suicide rates calls for a corresponding increase in education and prevention efforts. Understanding the risk factors and warning signs can help prevent suicide in adolescence. Thus, suicide awareness is vital for parents, peers, teachers, coaches, and anyone who lives or works with teens. in this video created by mayo clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. If you think your teen is in immediate danger, call 911, your local emergency number or a suicide hotline number such as the national suicide prevention lifeline at.
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