Teenage Suicides: Facts, Risks, and Prevention
Explore alarming statistics on teenage suicides in the US, including risk factors, warning signs, and how to help a suicidal friend. Learn about depression symptoms, warning signs, and prevention strategies to support those at risk.
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Suicide Facts 5,000 teenage suicides per year in US=14 per day 50,000 teens attempt each year=10% HS students 50% high school students have planned how More females attempt-more males succeed
DEPRESSION: feeling of sadness, little self- worth, no hope or joy, helplessness Loss of interest in activities Under/over eating Sleeping too little/much Change in appearance Symptoms include: Drop in grades Isolating from friends/family Personality changes No energy
STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK are those who: Previous attempts Low self esteem/poor mental health Traumatic family events Have poor social health or are in trouble with family, school, peers, or the law Drug/alcohol abusers Have been abused, neglected, or molested Feel discriminated- handicapped, minority, poor, feel alone perfectionists
WARNING SIGNS Threats or talking about it Symptoms of depression Wreckless behavior Making final plans/giving away possessions Uncontrolled crying or sudden unexpected happiness
HOW TO HELP A SUICIDAL FRIEND If a friend tells you that he or she is thinking of suicide: Ask questions about their feelings Listen to what is said Encourage your friend to get help Talk to a trusted friend Call crisis line for help
DO NOT Keep it a secret Assume they want attention Ask why Dare or challenge them
24 Hour Crisis Line: Davis (530) 756-5000 West Sacramento (916) 372-6565 Woodland (530) 666-7778
