List two strong predictors of suicide among adolescents. Briefly outline gender differences in adolescent suicide rates

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Answer: • Family disruption: risk factor from family life that is chaotic, high in conflict, and low in warmth. Suicide or suicide attempt is often preceded by a period of months during which family problems have become more severe. • Substance abuse problems: may be an attempt at self-medication for distress. • Gender differences: females are about four times more likely than males to attempt suicide, and males are about four times more likely than females to kill themselves. Males are more likely than females to use violent means to commit suicide (e.g., males are more likely to use guns or hanging; females are more likely to use an overdose of
pills).