Suicide

❖ Suicide is the third leading cause of death in girls ages 15-19 and the fourth leading cause of death in girls ages 10-14.

❖ Girls are two to four times as likely to attempt suicide.

❖ Being overweight, a victim of sexual assault, inclined to fight, and frequently getting drunk are other factors that increase a girl’s thoughts of suicide.

❖ As a whole, girls who try or threaten to commit suicide do so as a plea to be loved and to have deeper relationships. It is a demand to be noticed. They often do not follow through because they still hold some hope. Ignoring their behavior can cause them to lose that hope and ultimately take their lives.