All young people go through times of deep sadness, confusion and doubt. But if your child's moods and behaviors have taken a serious turn lately, you might be wondering if they are thinking about suicide.
The idea that young people would consider ending their own lives can be overwhelming, but the evidence is all around us.
Responses from a 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicate that 57% of teen girls and 29% of teen boys say they live with sad, hopeless feelings that won't go away. These rates are dramatically higher than they were just 10 years ago.
