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Do all teenagers have suicidal thoughts at some point?
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No: When a teenager shares suicidal thought it is a call for help, that young person really needs to be hooked up with a helping professional experienced with teens.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No but many do: Transient thoughts of wishing one were dead or wondering what would happen if one committed suicide probably occur occasionally to 40-45% of adolescents sometime during their teen years. Fortunately, actual consideration of taking action on such thoughts is much rarer, and serious attempts at suicide far rarer still.
Answered 4/16/2016
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