Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Advancing Research to Prevent Youth Suicide (Day 1)

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth aged 10-24 and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year. Several factors might put a young person at risk for suicide. Risk factors include: •History of previous suicide attempts • Family history of suicide • History of depression or other mental illness • Alcohol or drug abuse • Stressful life event or loss • Easy access to lethal methods • Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others • Incarceration While suicide results in a devastating morality burden, suicide attempts also cause substantial morbidity. More young people survive suicide attempts than actually die. A nationwide survey of youth in grades 9-12 found that 16 percent of youth considered suicide, 13 percent created a plan, and 8 percent attempted suicide in the 12 months preceding the survey. Each year approximately 157,000 youth (ages 10-24) receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries at emergency departments across the United States. Research shows that youth, compared to adults, are more susceptible to suicide behavior modeling, social norming of suicidal behavior, and imitating suicide methods. However, considerable research gaps exist. For example, we have limited data on how early suicide prevention programs can best help at-risk youth who may experience precipitating events, such as shame, loss, or relationship disruption. Additionally, few studies have tested whether interventions that reduce an adolescent’s exposur...
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