Features of suicide in young people

Abstract

Suicide rates in young people have increased during the past three decades in the world. This paper summarizes current knowledge about main features of suicide in young people. The paper applies a case study method and statistical method. Risk factor domains which may contribute to suicidal behaviour include individual and personal vulnerabilities, family adversity, exposure to stressful life events and social, cultural and contextual factors. Frequently, suicidal behaviours in young people appear to be a consequence of multiple risk factors. Comprehensive multi-sectoral approach in prevention of suicide, including both health and non-health sectors, e.g. education, police, justice, religion, law, politics, the media.

Keywords

• suicide
• young people
• risk factors
• society
• prevention