Heed the Warning Signs of Teen Suicide, Experts Say [Consumer.Healthday.com]

Samantha Sangenito 5/28/154:30 AM

Youth suicide is a major problem in the United States, but being alert to the warning signs can help avert tragedy, experts say.

Thousands of teens take their own lives every year, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause of death among 5- to 14-year-olds, the academy explained in a news release.

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