Age of Onset of Suicidal Behaviour During Adolescence A recent survey of adolescents in the United States shows that although suicidal thoughts and behaviours are quite rare among children (the rate was 0.0 for ages 1 to 4), they increase dramatically starting at age 12 and continuing to climb throughout adolescence.
(Adapted from Nock et al., 2013.)
(Adapted from Nock et al., 2013.)