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'For people between the ages of 15 to 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death, behind unintentional injury and homicide. In 1992, more teenagers and young adults died from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, strokes, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease combined.' (Arkansas Youth Suicide Prevention Program)
Being Prepared
Know Where to Find Help for Your Child, from Facts for Families Series by the AACAP.
Teen Danger: Romancing Suicide
From Family.Com. Article written by Dr. Martha Farrell Erickson. What happens to peers when one teen tries to commit suicide.
Handling a call from a suicidal person
By David L. Conroy, PhD. I good article to give your teen to read, as they may get calls from their friends.
Is Someone You Know Threatening Suicide?
From Depression.com. quick article going over the warning signs and what to do when someone you know is threatening suicide.
Teen Suicide
Facts for Families Series by the AACAP.
Look for Danger Signs of Suicide
From the San Pedro Youth Coalition. A long list of the danger signs.
Teen Suicide
From The American Psychiatric Association Online.
Youth Prevention a Parent's Guide
From The Scout Association of Australia. Extensive article encompassing facts and myths.
When a child talks of suicide you should...
From the San Pedro Youth Coalition. What to do if they come to you.
