"Adolescent suicide in the general population is a national tragedy and a major public health problem (Carmona, 2005). For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death, resulting in more than 4,600 lives lost each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2012). In addition, more young people survive suicide attempts than actually die. Each year, approximately 157,000 youth aged to 10 to 24 receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries at emergency departments across the United States (CDC, 2012)."
