and teenagers
Suicide in children and teenagers often follows stressful life events. Keep in mind that what a young person sees as serious and insurmountable may seem minor to an adult — such as problems in school or the loss of a friendship. In some cases, a child or teen may feel suicidal due to certain life circumstances he or she may not want to talk about. Some of these include:
Having a psychiatric disorder, including depression
Loss or conflict with close friends or family members
History of physical or sexual abuse
Problems with alcohol or drugs
Becoming pregnant
Having a sexually transmitted infection
Being the victim of bullying
Being uncertain of sexual orientation