. (Borowsky 2001) Among boys, weapon carrying at school and same-sex romantic attraction were the additional factors. . (Borowsky 2001) .
Several factors significantly reduced the odds of attempting suicide. Perceived parent and family connectedness was significantly protective for all youth. (Borowsky 2001) For girls, emotional well-being was also protective. (Borowsky 2001).
Although there are no exact test in determining what child is at risk for attempting suicide one can look what constitutes a low, moderate, and a high risk for suicide. Low risk examples include, took 5 ibuprofen tablets after argument with girlfriend, impulsive, told mother 15 minutes after taking pills. (Pediatrics 2000) No serious problems at home or school. Occasionally feels "down" but has no history of depression or serious emotional problems. (Pediatrics 2000) Has a number of good friends. (Pediatrics 2000) Wants help resolving problems and is no longer considering suicide. (Pediatrics 2000).
Moderate risk individuals include those who have had suicidal ideation precipitated by recurrent fighting with parents and failing grades in school. (Pediatrics 2000) Wants to get back at parents. (Pediatrics 2000) Cut both wrists while at home alone, called friend thirty minutes later. (Pediatrics 2000) Parents separated, changed school this semester. (Pediatrics 2000) History of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Pediatrics 2000) Symptoms of depression for the last two months. (Pediatrics 2000) Has difficulty in controlling temper. (Pediatrics 2000) Binge drinking on the weekends. (Pediatrics 2000) Answers all questions during the interview, agrees to see a therapist if parents get counseling, will contact the counselor if suicidal thoughts return. (Pediatrics 2000).
Adolescents that have a high risk of suicide include those who have been thrown out of the house by parents for smoking marijuana at school. (Pediatrics 2000) Girl friend broke up with him last night, and best friend was killed in an auto crash last month.
