Suicide in children and adolescents.
The tragedy of suicide in children and adolescents is considered a national and global phenomenon. There are approximately 900,000 suicides in the world each year, including as many as 200,000 adolescents and young adults. Suicide rates vary from country to country depending on local factors, including reporting methods. Causes of suicide include depression; abuse; loss of friends (including boyfriend or girlfriend); academic failure; social isolation; and substance abuse. The link between use of antidepressants and suicidal ideation is discussed, and concepts of management are also considered.
Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1284, USA. greydanus@kcms.msu.edu
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001524:Behavioral Medicine; D002648:Child; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors