{"id":1246,"date":"2011-02-10T14:32:19","date_gmt":"2011-02-10T21:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sunrise\/?p=112"},"modified":"2024-03-05T17:09:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T23:09:42","slug":"the-suicidal-adolescent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunrisertc.com\/the-suicidal-adolescent\/","title":{"rendered":"The Suicidal Adolescent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite dire statistics regarding teen suicide, there is much that can be done to reduce suicide risk and to treat the causes of suicidal impulses. Suicide prevention experts emphasize that intense suicidal intent is generally temporary, will pass, and its causes can be effectively treated. It is important to remind a suicidal teen that her life is valuable, that there is hope, and that these feelings will pass and their causes can be treated.
\nVigilant, educated parents, teachers, and friends can do much to mitigate the risk of adolescent suicide by knowing the signs<\/a> and by proactively engaging both the suicidal teen and the proper outside resources. It is important to remember, and to remind the suicidal teen<\/a>, that the causes of suicidal feelings usually stem from diagnosable issues that can be effectively treated, either through therapy, medication, or both. The use of crisis interventions such as hospitalizations, in-patient treatment programs, and suicide hotlines can keep suicidal ideation from becoming a suicide attempt, opening the door to long-term treatment and healing.<\/p>\n

Danger Signs<\/h2>\n

Particularly for young people with risk factors such as a family history of suicide or depression, a diagnosed emotional disorder, or drug and alcohol abuse<\/a>, the following signs may indicate suicide risk.<\/p>\n