The picture is not much different in many other parts of the world. In India, according to India Today, some 30,000 youths committed suicide during 1990. In Canada, Finland, France, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand, suicide rates among young people have increased. Australia also has one of the world's highest youth suicide rates. A similar ratio is found in most countries.
Available data shows little difference between the sexes in occurrence of suicide attempts.
But even these horrific statistics may not tell the full extent of the problem. Statistics on youth suicide, couched in clinical and analytic terms, are surprisingly easy to read. However, often not appreciated or seen behind each cold statistic are the shattered families and the heartache, misery, pain, and despair of those left behind as they search for reasons. Some key factors have been identified and could prove helpful in avoiding this sad situation. All rights reserved.