In America the third leading cause of death among young people is suicide, and a recent study shows that those living in rural areas are far more at risk than their urban counterparts.

In America, the third leading cause of death among young people is suicide, and recent research shows that those living in rural areas are far more at risk than their urban counterparts. 

The study, which was published in a pediatrics journal, reveals that people between the ages of 10 and 24 who reside in small towns take their own lives at twice the rate of those who live in cities. 

Though what leads to such a decision remains murky, the researchers did find a number of population-related factors that likely contribute to the disparity. 

One is the stigma that often surrounds mental health matter