Only the Good Die Young

Although the title may or may not be true,surely it's a sad state of affairs that
suicide among youth is the third leading cause of death
. With college kid, it's the second leading cause of death
. In most causes of youth suicide, it's usually
caused by depression, anxiety,substance abuse, or psychoses.

The suicide rate among 15 - 24 year old males has tripled, and with you females, the
rate has doubled. Although in general, there are many suicide attempts for every suicide that takes place. However; bipolars are much more sucessful in achieving their death with one in 3 attempts completed.

The sucess rate among boys with bipolar disorder,in actually achieving suicide is four times higher in boys, although twice as many girls attempt suicide.

Since so many teenage quirks, such as teenage angst, are so like personality traits
of bipolars; many doctors are slow to apply a label such as bipolar disorder
to the young. Also ADHD and bipolar disorder have common traits. So many youths are not
getting the medication and psychological counseling needed.

So while it isn't known how many youths with bipolar committ suicide each year,
the numbers are much higher than they should be.

If you suspect your youth or youthful friend is suicidal, get psychiatric help immediately.