Abstract
Objective: This article conducted a review of the associated factors and prevention strategies for suicide and depression in adolescents. Bibliographic review: It is known that the period of adolescence is a time of identity formation of young people for adulthood and that, for this, a safe and welcoming environment is necessary. Unfortunately, this moment is marked by a greater vulnerability, since the psychosocial changes and adaptations of this phase have a great sociocultural influence, through social media, and the standards imposed daily by society and the family. Suicidal ideation and behavior are not considered illnesses, but they are strongly related to the presence of some mental disorders, such as depressive disorder, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and some personality disorders. Besides the relationship with social inequality, unemployment, family instability, among other social factors. Final considerations: This study verified the increase of suicide and depression cases in adolescents and their multifactorial relations, aiming to investigate the associated risk factors and prevention strategies in order to help parents and health professionals understand the psychological suffering and promote mental health to these adolescents.