Aim: Suicide is the most common cause of death in young people and the incidence is increasing day by day. The aim of this study was to investigate psychiatric diagnoses, clinical and demographic characteristics of children and adolescents who attempted suicide. Materials and Methods: Patients admitted to Erciyes University Pediatric Emergency Department between January and December 2017 due to suicide attemption were evaluated retrospectively. Results: 42 (84%) of the 50 suicide attempts were girls and 27 (54%) were between the ages of 14-16. Drug overdose was the most common way of attempting suicide (100%). Psychopathology was diagnosed in 82 % of these patients. The most frequent psychiatric disorders were generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, conduct disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The most frequent trigger factor for suicide was family problems. In 8% of the cases, there was still a deathwish. Conclusion: According to our study, factors such as psychiatric illnesses, family problems, sexual problems, socioeconomic status, school success in adolescents are effective in suicide attempts. Risk factors for suicide attempts should be determined. Adolescents at risk of suicide should be monitored more frequently.