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Engagement in religious activity compared to peer support: An intervention for suicidal ideation among high school students.

Suicidal ideation (SI) can lead to suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 and the third leading cause of death among adolescents ages 15-24 (CDC). This study compares active engagement in religious activities versus peer support as an effective resource in decreasing SI among high school students in the United States. The research explains how active engagement in religious activities will produce better results than peer support alone for decreasing SI in the targeted population. Semi-structured interviews of high school students and self-report questionnaires are utilized in this study. Our research hopes to support clinicians in better understanding clients experiences of suicidal ideation and implement clients’ natural resource of active engagement in religious activities as an addition in the treatment plan.