YOUTH SUICIDE: THE INCREASING THREAT TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS 2.0

Course overview

Suicide is a growing threat to our youth. It is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of 10-24 in the U.S. The suicide rate for youth has nearly tripled since the 1940s and continues to increase and impact younger and younger kids. Mental Health Professionals play and integral role in educating parents or those who work with children, teens and young adults to understand the threat of suicide and the best ways to protect those in their care. Our culture and the rapidly changing impact of social media are leveling new threats at young people daily. Youth Suicide: The Increasing Threat to Children, Teens and Young Adults 2.0 will seek to increase awareness of the most recent developments and statistics for youth suicide and highlight factors most highly correlated with suicide risk in children and teens.