Notice: This informational website is
not intended as a crisis response or hotline. Local
crisis hotline numbers can be found in the front of
your local phone book or call 911.
ABOUT YOUTH
SUICIDE
The Myths &
Facts - There are a number of commonly-held
incorrect beliefs about suicide.
Depression - Signs and symptoms of youth
depression
Risk Factors - "Risk" is a concept used to
predict the chance a behavior will occur. Suicide
risk factors are things that increase the potential
for a person's suicide or suicidal behavior.
Protective Factors - Protective factors
against youth suicide are less well studied, however
some known protective factors are discussed.
