Should I worry that my child will commit suicide?

Should I worry that my child will commit suicide?

National surveys from the government show the overall risk. In 2019, for example, nearly 9% of high school students attempted suicide at least once over the course of a year. Thinking about suicide also continued to rise from previous years . Although less common, young children do attempt suicide as well.

Watch your child closely for the warning signs of suicidal behavior, including:

• Focus on death and dying.
• Giving away possessions.
• Increased risk-taking.
• Self-destructive behavior or self-harm.
• Social isolation.
• Talk of suicide or hopelessness.