Youth and Adolescents

Christine Yu Moutier; Anthony R. Pisani; Stephen M. Stahl

13 - Youth and Adolescents

from Section 3 - Special Topics: Medicolegal Considerations and Specific Populations

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 May 2021

Christine Yu Moutier ,

Anthony R. Pisani and

Stephen M. Stahl

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Christine Yu Moutier: Affiliation:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Anthony R. Pisani: Affiliation:
University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
Stephen M. Stahl: Affiliation:
University of California, San Diego

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Suicide among youth is a major public health concern globally. According to the WHO, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world for 10–29-year-olds. It is important to recognize that young people are more likely to die by suicide than by any other single medical illness, underscoring the need for increased emphasis on medical education regarding suicide and the potential lifesaving impact of identification and effective care for youths with elevated suicide risk. Because suicidal ideation and behavior tend to have their first onsets during adolescence, this developmental period may offer an important window of opportunity to prevent the development of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, which lead to elevated risk of premature death, mental health and functioning problems, and psychological pain and distress.

Type: Chapter
Information: Suicide Prevention
Stahl's Handbooks
, pp. 216 - 236

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108564618 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2021

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