SUICIDE

Suicide is the most preventable form of death.

Suicide ranks seventh among the main categories of death in the United States

Girls attempt suicide 3 times more often than boys (less lethal methods)

Boys complete suicide 3 times more often than girls (quicker, more lethal methods)

The primary event, which triggers suicide in adolescents, is a break-up of a romantic relationship

Primary levels of suicide behavior range from thoughts about suicide to attempts resulting in death

Ideas or ideation, gestures, attempts and completion