Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the state of Washington for youth 10-24 years old; the leading cause being motor vehicle accidents.
There were nearly twice as many suicides as homicides of youth ages 10–24.
In Washington State and nationally, whites accounted for the highest total number of suicides, while Native Americans accounted for the highest rates of suicide.
In Washington State and nationally, females attempted suicide more frequently, yet males died by suicide more often by a ratio of at least 4:1.
In Washington State, firearms were the leading method of suicide for both males and females.
孩子提到他一位朋友在感恩節期間自殺了，這孩子住在附近和孩子是搭同一路校車上下學。孩子說我們應該看過他，看了下照片，一個似曾相識的臉。這是孩子的學校今年第三起成功的自殺。去年，孩子的另一位我們也認識的女孩曾試圖自殺，不過沒有成功。
想想自己，自殺從來沒有在我的腦袋裡閃過。我無法了解這些想自殺的人，心裡想的是什麼？有什麼事情需要用如此方式來提早結束生命。人早晚都會死，有必要這麼急著走嗎？
進入青春期後的孩子，開始和父母親的互動少了許多，但這不代表他們不再需要父母親。注意孩子日常生活的言行舉動，和朋友間的互動，問問孩子今天學校如何等，都可以讓孩子知道您的關心。
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide prevention is ‘everybody’s business’
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