According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention suicide is the fifth leading cause of death among those 5-14 years old and the third leading cause of death among those 15-24 years old.

Between 1980-1996, the suicide rate for African-American males aged 15-19 has doubled.

The foundation includes the risk factors for suicide among the young:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Psychiatric disorders (such as depression, impulsive aggressive behavior, bipolar disorder, certain anxiety disorders)
• Drug and/or alcohol abuse
• Previous suicide attempts, with the risk increased if there is situational stress and access to firearms

Don’t ignore the warning signals in your child or young adult. Access Christian Counseling can offer support through Biblically based individual counseling, or through our workshops and support groups.

Our mission is to provide adults, teens, and children with counseling that integrates Christian principles.

Call Access Christian Counseling today at 248-335-4300. We offer reasonable rates, accept most insurance plans, and will verify your insurance coverage for you.

There’s hope for your teen at Access Christian Counseling.