| It may be one of the most difficult topics to discuss, but statistics show suicide is certainly on the minds of many people. Over a lifetime, half of Americans will have suicide ideation. In other words, they’ll simply think that suicide might be an answer to their problems. The highest suicide rates are among adults between 45-64 years of age, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The second-highest rates occur in those 85 years or older. Adolescents and young adults traditionally trail those groups, but this doesn’t underscore the importance of getting troubled kids the help they need and deserve. ... |