Medical Xpress September 19, 2024
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Deaths are only a portion of the problem; every year, millions of Americans seriously think about suicide, plan or attempt suicide, contributing to lasting impacts on individuals, families and communities.
As children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents to know the difference between the normal ups and downs of adolescence and when a child is really struggling.
Suicide is a global health crisis. Between 2007 and 2019, there was a significant increase in suicides among that age group, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency department (ED) visits for suicide attempts further increased among adolescents 12...
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