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Adolescence_Suicide.docx(1) NRS 434 Adolescence Contemporary Issues and Resources College of Nursing, Grand Canyon University NRS 434: Health Assessment Introduction Suicide is the third lead... ing cause of death among teenagers aged 15 to 19. By screening for depression and suicidal ideation and behavior, adolescents may help to minimize the risk of teenage suicide. Pediatricians' ability to provide adequate treatment for suicidal adolescents is by their experience, expertise, comfort level with the subject, and ready access to appropriate community services. All teens who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions should know that their cries for help reach out to people who give them the support they need and that pediatricians can work as advocates to help them overcome the crisis. Adolescence Suicide Teenagers are at an increased risk of depression as a result of societal stress and rapid change. Bullying, peer pressure, academic pressure, identity uncertainty, sexual maturation, and familial pressure may contribute to anxiety and depression, leading to teen suicide without the appropriate resources and coping mechanisms. Furthermore, as a result of cyberbullying, teen depression and suicide rates have risen, resulting in a situation where "suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents 10â€“24 years of age" (Lamis, Underwood, & D'Amore, 2017, p. 89). In one survey, nearly half of LGBTQ teens said they were upset due to cyberbullying, and almost a quarter admitted to hav. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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