We subscribe to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation. Maine Youth At Risk State and national records show that suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 10-19, with accidents being the first. Suicide is the leading cause of death among college students. The most recent figures show that Maine has consistently higher suicide rates than the national average. In 1992, the national suicide rate per 100,000 was 6.1 for ages 10-19.
Suicide is tragic, but it is also preventable.