- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States and Colorado.
- In the next ten years, the suicide rate is predicted to increase the most among 10-14 year olds.
- Teenage girls attempt nine times more than teenage boys.
- There are 500,000 suicide attempts by teenagers each year – almost one per
minute.
- There are 5,000 teenage deaths by suicide each year – almost 14 a day.
- One third of all teenagers report having seriously considered suicide.
- 20% of all people hospitalized for depression are under the age of 18.
- 50% of all teenagers who complete suicide were either drunk or high.
- 80% of all teenagers who attempted suicide were either drunk or high.
- 75% of all teenagers who have committed suicide had threatened to kill
themselves before they actually completed the suicide.
- 80% of teenagers, who have attempted suicide once, don’t attempt it again if they get help.
Teenage Suicide
