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We don't know, because many of them keep their gay feelings to themselves. There are studies that suggest that perhaps quite a number of teen suicides are from youths who are struggling with their sexual orientation.
Each suicide involves a premature ending of a precious human life. Not all such deaths are preventable by others. Suicide by individuals that can be related to sexual orientation can be linked to bullying at school/college. Statistics on all suicides are believed to be good approximations only because of suicide's inherent complexities.
An unreliable figure that is seen in the literature re gay suicides is 30% of all suicides among 15 - 24 year olds. A recent report estimated that 1 in 5 gay and lesbian teenagers had attempted suicide. Less terminal coping methods included alcohol, truancy, eating disorders and aggression/hostility.
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What percentage of teens in High School are troubled teens?
In a survey of high school students, the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center found that almost 1 in 5 teens had thought about suicide, about 1 in 6 teens had made plans for suicide, and more than 1 in 12 teens had attempted suicide in the last year. As many as 8 out of 10 teens who commit suicide try to ask for help in some way before committing suicide, such as by seeing a doctor shortly before the suicide attempt.
How many teens have committed suicide in the last 4 years?
Too many!
How many teens commit suicide each year in the US?
10,000
Does suicide happen by female teens more or male teens?
Female
What role do you think the media plays with teen suicide?
Suicidal teens can use the Internet as a tool to learn ways to cope with suicidal thoughts. Or they can get ideas on how to commit suicide
What are the statistics for suicide teens?
A lot
How many teens commit suicide every day from cyberbullying?
6 teenagers in America I believe.
What is the movie were teens commit suicide?
Cyberbullying
Why is suicide a controversial topic?
Answer: Because people have different views on the laws and circumstances surrounding suicide.
Are girls the main cause of suicide committed by boys?
No, that is actually one of the lesser causes of boys committing suicide. Quite often, teens and young adults (male and female) commit suicide because of peer pressure, fear of failure, depression and becoming overwhelmed by problems to which they feel there is no solution. Being the target of bullying has also become a factor in many suicide cases over the last few years in teens and even pre-teens.
How do teens often feel that may make them more susceptible to suicide than adults?
How do teens odten feel that may make them more susceptible to suicide than adults
How many kids commit suicid from being bullied?
Suicide is the leading cause of death in children 14 and under. About 8% of all teens bullied try to commit suicide.
