Suicide
How Childhood and Youth Experiences Link to Suicide
More than 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year, and rates are especially high among the young and the old. New research shows that a child who has many very negative experiences can be 30 to 50 times as likely to attempt suicide as a youth or as an adult. | more
Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Youth Suicide: Smoking, Drinking, Marijuana, Family Problems, Sexual Orientation, and School-Performance
Why do kids kill themselves and what are some of the warning signs? A new study reveals some predictable findings, and some surprises. | more
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