Camden Hayslip
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SUICIDE RESEARCH
- Suicide is the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally
STATS
- Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 12-18.
- More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.
- Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 3,470 attempts by young people grades 9-12. If these percentages are additionally applied to grades 7 & 8, the numbers would be higher.
REASONS FOR INCREASE IN SUICIDE
- Social media
- Families who have problems with drugs
- Bullying
FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE
- Facts- 1. Two thirds of people who commit suicide suffer from a depressive illness
- 2. Drug and alcohol abuse often play a role in suicide
- 3. Treatment works, and people at risk should receive professional attention
- Myths- 1. Asking someone about suicidal thoughts may trigger the act
- 2. People who commit suicide didn't want to get help
- 3. Nothing can stop a person determined to commit suicide
WARNING SIGNS
- Withdrawal from friends and/or social activities
- Experience or fear of humiliation or failure
- Drastic changes in behavior
- Loss of interest in hobbies, work, school, etc.
- Loss of interest in personal appearance
- Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs
- Giving away prized possessions
HOW TO HELP
- Talk openly about it with someone
- Get them to a mental health worker
- Listen to them
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
- Ask for help
- Avoid drugs and alcohol
- Make your home a safe place
AFFECTS ON FAMILY AND FRIENDS
- Extreme guilt for not preventing the suicide
- Failure because a person they loved felt unloved and committed suicide
- Confusion
ORGANIZATIONS
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #1-800-273-8255
- American foundation for suicide prevention
