Any teen who expresses thoughts of suicide should be evaluated right away. Always take such statements, thoughts, behaviors, or plans very seriously. How is a teen diagnosed as being suicidal? Make sure your teen sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
These signs may look like other health problems.
Becomes suddenly cheerful after a period of depression. Gives away favorite possessions or throws away important belongings. Gives verbal hints, such as “I won't be a problem much longer,” or “If anything happens to me, I want you to know. Says “I want to kill myself,” or “I'm going to commit suicide.”. Loss of interest in school or schoolworkĪnother warning sign is making plans or efforts toward committing suicide:. More physical complaints often linked to emotional distress, such as stomachaches, headaches, and extreme tiredness (fatigue). Withdrawal from friends and family members. Many of the warning signs of suicide are also symptoms of depression. What are the warning signs of teen suicide? Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others, such as from family or peers, in the news, or in fiction stories. Family violence, including physical, sexual, or verbal or emotional abuse. Family history of mental or substance abuse problems. Undesirable life events or recent losses, such as the death of a parent. One or more mental or substance abuse problems. Which teens are at risk for suicide?Ī teen’s risk for suicide varies with age, gender, and cultural and social influences. For some, suicide may seem like a solution. These problems may seem too hard or embarrassing to overcome. Changes in their families, such as divorce or moving to a new town. 
He or she may also feel a pressure to succeed.įor some teens, normal developmental changes can be very unsettling when combined with other events, such as: Strong feelings of stress, confusion, fear, and doubt may influence a teen’s problem-solving and decision-making. These include body changes, changes in thoughts, and changes in feelings. Guns are used in more than half of youth suicides.Girls are more likely to attempt suicide than boys.Boys are 4 times more likely to die from suicide than girls.Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people ages 15 to 24. That’s when a teen is focused on doing things that cause his or her own death. He or she may also have suicidal behavior. Before attempting to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose.
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