Introduction:

The risk of suicide increases during adolescence due to risk factors that act cumulatively. The objetive of the study was to identify the factors associated with the risk of suicide in adolescents enrolled in school.

Materials and methods:

In a sample of 565 adolescents enrolled in school, the risk of suicide was measured using the Plutchick scale and its association with gender, family functioning, being a victim of forced displacement, having a family history of attempted and / or completed suicide, psychiatric symptoms, psychoactive substances dependence, bullying and internet addiction, through the application of valid and reliable instruments.

Results:

28,8 % of school adolescents presented risk of suicide. Most of the factors studied were associated with risk of suicide, such as gender (χ² = 14,539a; gl = 1; p = 0,000), victim of displacement (χ² = 4,095a; gl = 1; p = 0,043), family history of suicide and suicide attempt (χ² = 54,891a; gl = 1; p = 0,000), family functionality (χ² = 82,819a; gl = 3; p = 0,000), psychiatric symptoms (χ² = 187,915a; gl = 1; p = 0,000), risky consumption of marijuana (χ² = 6,830a; df = 1; p = 0,009), cocaine (χ² = 6,023a; df = 1; p = 0,014) and tranquilizers (χ² = 6,354a; gl = 1; p = 0,012), bullying (χ² = 8,754a; gl = 1; p = 0,003) and internet addiction (χ² = 16,486a; gl = 1; p = 0,000).

Conclusion:

The risk of suicide in school adolescents is associated with several factors, that is, it is a multi- factorial phenomenon, so comprehensive prevention strategies with a comprehensive risk management approach are suggested, which allow early identification of suicide risk to prioritize measures. preventive and therapeutic as an integral part of the educational process of adolescents.

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