Current Statistics 現今的統計
	For every two homicides in the U.S. there are three suicides. 在美國如果發生兩件命案，同時會有三件自殺案發生。
	Every hour and forty-five minutes another young person commits suicide. 每一個小時或45分鐘，就有青少年自殺。
	Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students and the third-leading cause of death among youth overall (ages 15-24). 自殺是大學生死因的第二名以及15-24青少年死因的第三名。
	Teen/youth suicide rates have tripled since 1970. 十多歲青少年的自殺率自1970年已提高了三倍。

What a parent needs to know

父母須知

Now approaching epidemic proportions, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States.

以現在風行的比例計算，自殺是現行美國青少年的死因的第三名。

It is estimated that 300 to 400 teen suicides occur per year in Los Angeles County; this is equivalent to one teenager lost every day.

估計每年在洛杉磯有300-400名青少年自殺，平均一天失去一個青少年。

Evidence indicates that for every suicide, they are 50 to 100 attempts at suicide.

每發生一件自殺事件，其後可能有50-100企圖自殺者。

Due to the stigma associated with suicide, available statistics may well underestimate the problem. Nevertheless, these figures do underscore the urgent need to seek a solution to the suicide epidemic among our young people.

由於大家避談自殺，這些數字可能低估了。儘管如此，這些數字也點出了找出青少年自殺風解決方法的重要性。

Risk Factors

危險因素

Mental Illness: Ninety percent of adolescent suicide victims have at least one diagnosable, active psychiatric illness at the time of death most often depression, substance abuse, and conduct disorders. Only 15% of suicide victims were in treatment at the time of death.

心理疾病︰90%的自殺罹難青少年至少有一種精神症狀，比如沮喪、物質濫用、行為失常。其中只有15%接受過治療。

Previous Attempts: Between 26% and 33% of adolescent suicide victims have made a previous suicide attempt.

自殺企圖︰26%~33%的自殺罹難青少年之前都曾有過自殺的企圖。

Stressors: Suicide in youth often occurs after the victim has gotten into some sort of trouble or has experienced a recent disappointment or rejection.

壓力︰自殺青少年受害者都曾經歷到一些麻煩，或經驗到一些失望和拒絕。

Firearms: Having a firearm in the home greatly increases the risk of youth suicide. Sixty-four percent of suicide victims 10-24 years old use a firearm to complete the act.

手槍︰有手槍在家會增加青少年自殺的危險。64%的10-24歲的青少年命喪在手槍之下。