Title: Suicide by college students are on the rise
Headings: Suicide by college students are on the rise
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Suicide by college students are on the rise
By Alejandro Muñoz Anguiano

Content: Suicide by college students are on the rise
Suicide by college students are on the rise
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By Alejandro Angeuino Sun Staff on 03/03/2017 Viewpoints
By Alejandro Muñoz Anguiano
A perspective
Teens and young adults often feel invincible, unless they don’t. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, according to the Center for Disease Control, behind only vehicular accidents. Sadly, so many suicides are preventable. Mental health issues drive most youth suicide, and are not taken as seriously as they should be. Primary care doctors often do not treat mental health as seriously as they do physical issues even though the two are completely intertwined, according to a 2016 study by Health Affairs. When it comes to suicide, supportive people can make a difference. Suicide rates among 15-24 year olds are at a 30-year high, making it especially important for friends and family to keep watch for signs of depression and intense sadness. Recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics has spurred healthcare professionals to urge college students to be aware of suicide risks among their peers. “Suicide among adolescents and young adults is increasing and among the leading causes of death for those demographic groups,” the NCHS reported. A survey by the National College Health Association revealed that 7.1 percent of polled students had seriously considered suicide within the last 12 months.