Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019

• 2020

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• Asha Ivey-Stephenson; Zewditu Demissie; Alexander Crosby; Deborah Stone; Elizabeth Gaylor; Natalie Wilkins; Richard Lowry; Margaret Brown
PMID: 32817610DOI: https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.su6901a6

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The text describes a report on suicide among high school students in the U.S. It highlights that suicide is a major cause of death for teens and provides data from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The report shows differences in suicidal thoughts and actions based on gender, race, and sexual identity. It emphasizes the need for prevention programs to address these issues by offering support, therapy, and education to reduce risks. The text also outlines various factors influencing suicidal behavior and suggests strategies for effective prevention at community levels.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Risk Factors; Students; Suicide, Attempted; Suicidal Ideation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Health Risk Behaviors

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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