One of the myths about adolescent suicide, including suicidal ideation and actual suicide attempts, is that it is “a cry for help.” Statistics show that suicide is the second leading cause of death in the age group 12-19 years following unintentional injuries (accidents), and four out of five adolescents committing suicide gave clear intentions. The fact that we will never know the true reason why an adolescent commits suicide there are multiple risk factors.

Based on evidence-based literature, identify three risk factors for suicide health care providers should recognize while performing an adolescent health history, and why/how they make the adolescent at risk. How would you proceed with care and possibly referral for this at risk adolescent? Include at least three appropriate resources you could use on a local and/or national level.