ideation if they are close to their mothers through early and late adolescence; whereas girls are better protected by having a close relationship with their fathers during middle adolescence.

An article published in 2010 by Zappulla and Pace found that suicidal ideation in adolescent boys is exacerbated by detachment from the parents when depression is already present in the child. Lifetime prevalence estimates of suicidal ideation among nonclinical populations of adolescents generally range from 60 to 75% and in many cases its severity