Teen Suicide and Prevention in Adolescents
Explore the complexities surrounding teen suicide, including the pressures faced during adolescence, risk factors, and statistics. Learn about the causes, warning signs, and ways to prevent this concerning issue to protect the well-being of youth.
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TEEN SUICIDE TEEN SUICIDE Texas HB 1386
TEXAS HB 1386 TEXAS HB 1386 Adolescence is a period of significant change, during which youth are faced with a myriad of pressures; the pressures facing youth during adolescence include pressures relating to adapting to bodily changes, succeeding academically, making college and career decisions, being accepted by peers, including pressure to engage in drugs, alcohol, and sex, measuring up to expectations of others, and coping with family and peer conflicts; increased levels of victimization also lead to increased levels of depression and anxiety and decreased levels of self-esteem; emotional trauma and mental health issues, if left unaddressed, can lead and have led to life- threatening violence and suicide; suicide committed by youth continues to present a public health threat that endangers the well-being of the youth of the state
WHAT IS SUICIDE? WHAT IS SUICIDE? su su i i cide Noun cide [soo-uh-sahyd] Noun the intentional taking of one's own life. Verb Verb to kill (oneself). Source: www.dictionary.com
YOUR STORIES YOUR STORIES How many of you have heard of someone committing suicide? Why do people choose to take their life? Depression Feelings of Hopelessness & Anxiety Feelings of being Trapped in a Life the One can t Handle Believe Suicide is the Only Way to Solve Their Problems Feel the Pressures of Life are too Much to Cope With http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJwFv2dnWQ
OTHER FACTORS OTHER FACTORS Divorce of Parents Violence in the Home Inability to Find Success at School Feelings of Worthlessness Rejection by Friends or Peers Substance Abuse Death of Someone Close Suicide of a Friend or Someone He/She Knows On-Line
STATISTICS STATISTICS More than 4,600 teenagers die by suicide each year in the US More than 157,000 teens are treated in emergency rooms each year for self-inflicted injuries Between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012)
WARNING SIGNS WARNING SIGNS Drop in School Performance Fixation with Death or Violence Unhealthy Peer Relationships Violent Mood Swings/Sudden Change in Personality Indications of Abuse Signs of an Eating Disorder Difficulty Adjusting to Gender Identity Bullying Depression
WARNING SIGNS OF HIGH RISK WARNING SIGNS OF HIGH RISK Talking about wanting to die or killing oneself Talking about feeling hopeless/trapped/being a burden to others Giving one s possessions away Looking for a way to kill oneself Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs Withdrawing from friends/feeling isolated Talking about seeking revenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBS0 YggSTTo&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAE1 2hdQ9ok
HOW TO RESPOND HOW TO RESPOND LIFE Model L Listen to your friends when they need to talk about problems or thoughts of suicide I Insist that they be honest with you F Feelings, share them with eachother E Extend a helping hand and go with them to get a responsible adult involved to help NEVER KEEP A FRIEND S SUICIDAL THOUGHTS NEVER KEEP A FRIEND S SUICIDAL THOUGHTS TO YOURSELF! TO YOURSELF!
1 1- -800 800- -SUICIDE SUICIDE http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6923266n
PREVENTION & INTERVENTION PREVENTION & INTERVENTION RESOURCES RESOURCES Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide http://www.sptsusa.org/ You Matter www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
