Keyword: «motives of suicide»

Suicidal behavior of children and adolescents is a serious socio-psychological problem for modern society. The scientific work examines the socio-psychological characteristics of suicidal individuals, risk factors for development and motives of their suicidal behavior. The specific features, signs of behavior, causes and factors of suicidal behavior are highlighted. Antisuicidal factors are presented: family determinants, personality traits, socio-psychological factors. It was found that suicidal symptoms are common among adolescents aged 16-19 years, girls commit them more often than boys; they are due to mental disorders, family and school conflicts.