About Teen Life: Teen Suicide Information

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor On September 18th, Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old New York boy comitted suicide after being bullied for being gay. This sad case has served as a reminder that suicide is a really serious issue confronting young people, both gay and straight. Here is important information on what has often been called "a permanent solution to a temporary problem." Teen Suicide Risk Factors There are common risk factors of youth suicide. Recent research has shown that most youth suicides are the result of an interaction between biological, psychological, socio-cultural and family factors. A suicidal act can be seen as the result of an interaction between these factors... Read More Teen Suicide Facts Of all the complications of untreated depression, suicide is the most tragic. In the midst of depression it can begin to look like the only option left. Depressed people who take their own lives do so because they are enduring unbearable psychological pain and perceive that there are no more options available to them... Read More See More About:  teen suicide  suicide prevention  College and Teen Suicide Statistics According to the American College Health Association (ACHA) the suicide rate among young adults, ages 15-24, has tripled since the 1950s and suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students... Read more See More About:  college suicide  teen health  The Trevor Project: Suicide Prevention for GLBT Teens Teen suicide is a pretty heavy subject. Sadly, GLBT adolescents may be even more likely to commit or attempt suicide than are straight teens. However, it is important to realize that being GLBT itself is not a risk factor for suicide. Rather, the negative treatment that many GLBT teens endure can lead to suicidal feelings... Read more See More About:  lesbian life  glbt health  transgender life Teen Life Ads College Students Teen Life Teen Driving School Teen Counseling Suicide Featured Articles 7 Myths About Teen Suicide In Memory of Gay Teen Suicide Victims Suicide Risk Indicators 10 Things You Need to Know About Suicide Suicide Risk Assessment Quiz FAQ on Teen Suicide   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement