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Suicide in children is on the rise. From 1970 to 1990, suicide rates tripled among children ages 5-14 years. To help prevent suicide in children, parents and educators should recognize some common warning signs for child suicide which includes signs of general emotional distress, lack of interest in their own personal welfare, preoccupation with death and violent themes, difficulty concentrating, and altered eating and sleeping habits.
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About Teen Suicide
When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. Family members, friends, teammates, neighbors, and sometimes even ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Suicides Among U.S. Youth at the Highest in 15 Years: Spotting the Warning Signs
The suicide rate among American kids and teens had been gradually declining since 1990, but the numbers suddenly shot ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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