[Suicide in adolescence]

Abstract

On average, in one year in France, six in every thirty teenagers have suicidal thoughts and two attempt suicide. At this age, suicidal behaviour is structured around psychopathological, developmental and relational dimensions. Talking about suicide helps to avoid it but educating teenagers in mental health is the best way of preventing this definitive act.

Keywords: adolescent; crise suicidaire; mental health; prevention; prévention; santé mentale; suicidal crisis; suicide; teenager.