Question

Justin Sutton took his own life last night with a handgun owned by his parents. Recently, several of his peers had posted photographs and demeaning comments about him on social media, suggesting that Justin was gay. This was only the most recent incident in a long history of bullying and depression experienced by Justin, who had been meeting with his guidance counselor regularly. The counselor had referred him for mental health services, and he’d been waiting for his first appointment.

What risk factors are commonly associated with teen suicide? Which risk factors are observed in Justin’s situation?

Answer 1

Risk factor commonly associated with teen suicide -

Depression and stress related disorder.

Mental illness

Self destructive behavior like feeling hopelessness, abused or isolated or trolled.

Peers pressure.

In Justin's situation almost all factor are involved.