ADOLESCENTS SUICIDE

Adolescents Suicide

Abstract

In this study we try to explore adolescent suicide in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on adolescent suicide; in addition, the study explores the influence of socioeconomic status on adolescents' possibility to commit suicide. The research also analyzes psychological symptoms of adolescent suicide along with distinct aspects that are the significant contributors to the inclination of teenage suicide attempts in the United States. Moreover, the paper would enlighten the adolescent suicide caused by depression and the influence of family on the suicidal attempts of adolescents. Finally, the research explores the role of family and counseling officials to prevent adolescent suicide, and suggest psychological treatment for the adolescents that would probably engage in suicidal attempts.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Discussion5

The Psychological Symptoms of Adolescents Suicide5

Family Influence on Adolescent Suicide6

Socioeconomic Status Affecting Adolescent Suicide7

The Inclination of Adolescents Suicide in the United States9

Role of Parents and Counseling Officials in Preventing Adolescent Suicide10

Psychological Treatment to Minimize Adolescent Suicide11

Conclusion12

References13

Adolescents Suicide

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten and explore the suicidal attempts by adolescents. This paper explores different dimensions needed to enlighten the increasing rate of adolescent suicide in the society. The study constructs diverse dimensions that can assist the strategy formulation process in order to cope with the adolescent suicide attempts. The suicide attempts by the adolescents not only affect their families; but, the society they reside in. The increased death rate of the adolescents significantly affect the equilibrium of the society and the economy; because, these adolescents can be the essential resources that contribute the growth and development of the country.

The death by suicide in adolescents is part of the largest subgroup of youth who meet an early death. The subgroup, which includes suicide, accidental death, and violent death by homicide, constitutes a full 77% of all adolescent deaths in the United States in the 1980s. Among young people, females are four or five times more likely to make suicide attempts and males are four times more likely to complete suicide Between 45 to 50 percent of suicidal deaths in the 15-25 age groups appear to be related to the use of alcohol and drugs. It is estimated that 25% to 30% of adolescents seen in counseling on campuses have a substance use problem. Approximately, 70% of adolescent suicide attempts or completed suicides may be related to substance use disorder. The adolescent suicide-related outcomes are an area of growing concern in the United States.

Discussion

The adolescent suicide is one of the leading causes of death among the youngsters in the United States. In addition, one study found that 24% of adolescents had thought about attempting suicide while in college. Further concerns are findings from several studies indicating that Asian American college students reported higher levels of suicide ideation than their White American counterparts. For example, one national study found that the odds of seriously considering attempting suicide were 1.6 times higher for Asian American adolescents as compared with White American adolescents (Koopmans, 1995). A recurrent theme underlying cause for suicidal ideation appears to stem from ...