The article focuses on the tragic nature of youth suicides, highlighting risk factors that increase vulnerability, particularly childhood trauma and cyberbullying. Abuse during childhood, especially prolonged or from close relationships, greatly elevates the risk of suicidal behavior as it leads to low self-esteem and substance abuse. Furthermore, the article discusses the role of alcohol as a risk factor, and how modern threats like cyberbullying escalate the issue, contributing to the severe consequences faced by today's youth.
Childhood trauma, particularly abuse, significantly raises the risk of suicide, with higher risks associated with prolonged and close relationships to the abuser.
Cyberbullying exacerbates feelings of shame and embarrassment in victims, often contributing to suicidal behaviors as it becomes a pervasive modern form of harassment.
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