There are a number of factors that can lead to teens facing thoughts of suicide, or having problems with substance abuse, self-harm, depression or risk-taking. They include but are not limited to being exposed to traumatic loss, going through a life-threatening event, and seeing violence. It is important that those around teens, their parents, as well as adults at schools, should be observant and know what some of the warning signs are. This is the best way that suicide prevention can happen. Almost two-thirds of teens in schools have said they have thought about suicide. Boys are more likely to die by suicide, and girls make more attempts. Signs should not be ignored or dismissed.

Why do teen suicide rates continue to rise?

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The world is a hard place to live in, and for some it seems even harder in recent years.

We have increasingly lost more people to suicide than any other period in time within the last 5 years.

There are many reasons why people may contemplate suicide, and many reasons why people actually take their own lives.

The sad part is that suicide is not a victimless act, it leaves behind a messy trail of grieving and awestruck family.

But the loss of a loved one can be prevented, if you know the warning signs of suicide.

Read on to learn what the current statistics are, what the typical signs of suicide ideation are, and how you can help with suicide prevention.

Suicide rates in America

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