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 * Suicide is the third leading cause of death** for the ages of 15-24, right behind homocide and accidents. It is actually on the rise with the way that //teens and young people// percieve themselves, comparing themselves to the media and other friends. //Society// is putting so much //pressure// on them and it is getting harder for them to handle. Listed here are some statistics that are real and harsh. It will make you think and realize how serious of an issue **suicide** is becoming.


 * In the last 60 years, the rate of **teenage suicide** in America has tripled
 * **8** out of **100,000** teens commited suicide in 2000
 * It is estimated that for every suicide death, there were **25** other attempts
 * **1** in **5** teens thought about suicide
 * **1** in **6** teens made plans for suicide
 * More than **1** in **12** attempted within the last year
 * **20-50**% of suicide attempts are related to drug and alcohol abuse
 * **90**% of people who commit suicide or attempt, have a mental illness
 * Depression, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Alcoholism
 * **8** out of **10** people try to ask for help before commiting suicide
 * Girls are more likely to attempt, but Boys are 4-5 times more like to to 'succeed'
 * Every thirty minutes in America - **29** kids will attempt suicide

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