Definition of mutism. : the condition of being unable to speak whether from physical, functional, or psychological cause.
Adolescents rushing to become adult have pushed the government reconsider the age of responsibility. Therefore, 21 is the age of responsibility taking account: decision making, impulse control and maturity. To begin with, the age of responsibility is defined by a persons decision making. Poor decisions at times lead teenagers to more dangerous/complicated situations.
Facts & Stats. For middle and high school age youth (ages 12-18), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death. For college age youth (ages 18-22), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death. Over-all, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for our youth ages 10-24. *. (*2014 CDC WISQARS) In ages 10-14, we have seen an alarming 128% increase in suicides since 1980, making it the third leading cause of death for that age group.