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Prevention of suicide in adolescence  According to studies conducted by the CDC (which means in Spanish, Centros para la prevención y el control de enfermedades) suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds. It is a risk factor in the presence of suicidal thoughts, to present firearms in the home, such as pistols, because in the case of the United States, 60% end their lives using weapons. Another risk is access to medicines, either because they are found in the home or because they are easily accessible or sold illegally without a prescription, since this creates the possibility that the young person suffers from an overdose. It is common for adolescents have suicidal thoughts, as evidenced by UNICEF in 2018. This is because adolescence is a period with a great variety of biological, psychological, social changes, among others. Therefore, it is important that the young person presents a good family relationship, in which there is trust and support. It is also impo

My favourite piece of technology is the cell phone. The first one I had was when I was around 12 years old, I remember it was pink and you could watch tv on it. Throughout my life I have had approximately 6 cell phones and I love it, I use it to take pictures, to listen to music, to communicate with family and friends, to entertain myself, among others, since it is a very versatile device. I use the cell phone every day and I like it because it is practical, it can be moved easily and you can access a lot of things on it. I think my life without him would be a bit complicated because I spend most of the day with him, but I think that with time maybe I could get used to it.