In 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death among 10 to 19 year olds.

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From 2016 to 2021, emergency room visits for suicidal ideation among 5 to 19 year olds rose 59%. Hospitalizations for this rose 57% from 2019 to 2020. 

Pediatric Suicidal Ideation 

O’Mary, L. (2022, November 14. ER Visits for kids with suicidal thoughts increasing: Study. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20221114/er-visits-young-kids-suicidal-thoughts-increasing

ER Visits For Kids With Suicidal Thoughts Increasing: Study

During COVID-19 there was limited access to pediatric mental health care services at facilities and schools. 

COVID-19 Effect on Pediatric Mental Healthcare

Pediatric Suicide Deaths

In recent years, cyberbullying has been identified as a contributing factor in suicides among adolescents. A well-known example is the case of Phoebe Prince, a 15-year-old high school student who died by suicide after being subjected to relentless harassment from classmates through text messages and social media.

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