Abstract

In this study we try to explore “the psychology of teen suicide” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “the inclination of suicide in teenagers”; in addition, the study explores “the psychological symptoms in the teenagers”. The research also analyzes many aspects that are the significant contributors to “the inclination of teenage suicide attempts in the United States” and tries to gauge “the role of parents and counseling officials” to cope with the problem of teen suicide. Finally the research describes various techniques through which the teenagers can be counseled to prohibit them from suicidal attempt; in addition, the research provides a platform for the future studies.

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Discussion3

The Psychological Symptoms of Suicidal Teenagers4

The Inclination of Teenage Suicide in the United States5

The Role of Parents and Counseling Officials5

Psychological Treatment that can Deteriorate Suicidal Attempts6

Conclusion7

Works Cited9

The Psychology of Teen Suicide

Introduction

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

The death by suicide in teenage 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 teenage 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 teenagers seen in counseling on campuses have a substance use problem. Approximately, 70% of teenage suicide attempts or completed suicides may be related to substance use disorder. The teenage suicide-related outcomes are an area of growing concern in the United States.

Discussion

The teenage suicide is one of the leading causes of death among the youngsters in the United States. In addition, one study found that 24% of teenagers 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 (Koopmans, 89). For example, one national study found that the odds of seriously considering attempting suicide were 1.6 times higher for Asian American teenagers as compared with White American teenagers.

The Psychological Symptoms of Suicidal Teenagers

Suicide can be considered as a complex and dynamic process, it consists of several stages beginning with a passive suicidal ideation, followed by increasingly active phase as ...