Adolescent
Depression & Suicide

STATISTICS

• 2 million suicide attempts each year
• 2,000 successful suicides a year (10-19 yr olds)
• 3rd leading cause of death among adolescents
• 2/3 of teens have experienced depression at some point
• 25-40% girls 20-35% boys experience episode of depression

CAUSES OF DEPRESSION

• Lack of family support
• Biological factors
• Social factors
• Environmental factors

CAUSES OF SUICIDE

• Increase in stress
• Depression
• Factors associated with depression

WARNING SIGNS

• Loss of interest in activities
• Mood swings
• Feeling hopeless and worthlessness
• Preoccupation with death
• Writing a will

HOW TO HELP

• Be a supporter
• Be a listener
• Be the first to act
• Be a friend

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