If your child has schizophrenia and appears to be at risk of self-harm, call 911 immediately. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, adolescents and young adults are far more likely to commit suicide than young children. However, young children do take their own lives on occasion. When children take their own lives, they are most likely to suffocate themselves. If your child talks about this kind of behavior or seems distressed, contact the doctor immediately.
One of the unfortunate effects of having a severe mental illness is that it can increase one's likelihood of having suicidal thoughts and behaviors. To reduce this risk, make sure your child is following the treatment plan for schizophrenia. Let your doctor know of any new symptoms that appear, as well as medication side effects that your child experiences.
If your child has schizophrenia and appears to be at risk of
self-harm, call 911 immediately. According to the National
Institute of Mental Health, adolescents and young adults are far
more likely to commit suicide than young children....
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Dr. Mark Morocco answered:If your child has schizophrenia and appears to be at risk of self-harm, call 911 immediately. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, adolescents and young adults are far more likely to commit suicide than young children. However, young children do take their own lives on occasion. When children take their own lives, they are most likely to suffocate themselves. If your child talks about this kind of behavior or seems distressed, contact the doctor immediately.
