Abstract
To prepare this article a review in the literature was made focusing on the prevalence and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation in adolescents from non-clinical population. The revision was based on cross-sectional studies found in electronic databases (Medline, SciELO and Lilacs) for the period 2002 to 2013. The key words used were "suicidal ideation", "suicidal ideation and adolescents" "suicidal ideation and students", "suicide and adolescent behavior." The prevalence of suicidal ideation is high and is significantly related to factors such as: depression, alcohol and drug use, physical violence, relationship problems with parents, sadness and loneliness. Suicidal ideation associated with depression in adolescents is preventable since the teenager is properly treated. There is need for investment in research in Brazil, given the increase in suicide rates among adolescents, especially males.
Keywords:
Self destructive behavior; Suicide; teens.
