Suicide in Children

Hello everyone, today I bring to you a topic I find very saddening to share. This happens even in our very own country however low the rate is at present. It would be short and precise.

The death of a child is always a heartbreaking tragedy, but when a child dies from suicide it brings a whole other level of grief that effects society as a whole. Fortunately, suicide in children is relatively rare. Though, in saying that, on average, approximately 33 children under 12 kill themselves each year in the US alone. The rate is on the increase though considering the current rate of suicide in the world today.

A lot of factors has been known as possible causes of child suicide and they range from experiencing child abuse, being bullied, being forced to marry, having very low self-worth. This and even more are possible reasons for suicide in children. Although very little research has been conducted on this topic, but one shocking and recent finding is that only about one-third of kids or young adolescents who died from suicide told anyone that they intended to kill themselves. This shows that parents need to up their game on their relationship with the children.


This is the reason why it's very important to ask children how they feel. Though sometimes it can be impossible to know. But when a child trusts their parent they easily talk and share things with the
If you have lost a child through suicide, no words can ease your anguish, but know that you are not alone. Get support from friends, family, your community, a mental health professional, and/or an online support group such as Parents of Suicides. It was not your fault.




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  1. Unknown26 July 2019 at 19:04

    Thanks for sharing, I hope parent would take heed and be friends with their kids.

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