Impulsive, aggressive, or self-destructive. Teen suicide attempts are usually impulsive acts, and they're linked to impulsive kids. Other factors also play a role, and some have different impact than you might expect. Take money, for example. Even though the problem is often portrayed in economic terms, suicide isn't usually a matter of dollars and cents.
Statistics show that rich kids kill themselves as often as poor or middle-income kids.
On the other hand, gender does seem to be an important factor. And even though girls are about twice as likely to attempt suicide, boys are four times more likely to complete the act. Yes, and not just those involving young people. Drugs and alcohol play a major role in suicides of all types. Today, an estimated half of all suicides are committed by problem drinkers, while as many as two-thirds of all suicides involving young people center around drug use.