Adolescent suicide: Vigilance and action to reduce the toll

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Most adolescents who commit suicide saw a physician in the weeks or months before death. You can play a key role in preventing such tragedy by recognizing predisposing signs and symptoms and collaborating with mental health professionals to help vulnerable patients.

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