Depression and other mental disorders do not occur in young people. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of adolescent death, following homicide and accidents. As many as a quarter of a million adolescents make a serious unsuccessful effort to kill themselves every year. About every 20 seconds someone someone in america attempts suicide. Every 90 minutes a teenager or young adult is successful in killing themselves.
Guns are the most common means of suicide amoung males.
Pills are the most commonly used means of suicide for females. April is the month with the highest suicide rate When a person who's been depressed for a long time seems to cheer up, it is often a bad sign. Here is a list of links you may find helpful. Please Sign the guest book with any thoughts or comments you may have while you are here. This web page was made in loving memory of Chris Roldan.