New York Times article, "Preventing Teen Suicide: What the Evidence Shows," published in August 2017: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/upshot/preventing-teen-suicide-what-the-evidence-shows.html

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Or this one: https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-suicide-prevention-facts/

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Directions: After reading the suggested article, utilize the text as well as Internet resources to answer the following questions. Use in-text citations and include references for your sources.

1. What is the most recent reported rate of suicide among teens in the United States? Females only? Males only?

1. What ages are most at risk for suicide?

1. What are the common warning signs for teens?

1. What should you do if you know someone in danger of harming themselves?

1. What are the national and local hotlines available as suicide resources for someone in need of help?

1. What is one possible reason for the current trend compared to the rate of teen suicide in the 1970s?

1. What, if any, impact do you believe the recent television series 13 Reasons Why had on teens