Suicide is among the second leading cause of death among adolescents. It is among the most important mental health issues affecting youth despite much research on its detection and prevention. There is a growing recognition that prevention strategies need to be tailored to the region specific demographics of a country and to be implemented in a culturally sensitive manner. This review throws light on magnitude of problem, nature of illness and how to help an individual who expresses suicidal ideation.

Keywords: Suicide; Prevention; Adolescents.