Suicidal Behavior and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents – Risk Factors and Epidemiological Characteristics

In the last decade, suicide attempts & suicides have increased greatly among Croatian youth. Suicide is one of the leading causes of mortality in this age group. Risk factors which influence suicide & suicidal behaviour include genetics, family dynamics, & the external environment including school, friends & peers, social environment, & social media. It is important to include family in the planning of therapeutic treatment. It is also important to remind parents of their responsibility in the upbringing & development of their adolescents. (70 refs.) JA