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SUICIDE

BY: KHIA, BAILEY, AND RAYVEN
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WHAT IS SUICIDE?

  • Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Mental disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse—including alcoholism and the use of benzodiazepines—are risk factors.
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STATISTICS IN TEEN SUICIDES

  • There are on average 3,041 attempts a day in grade 9-12
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of dealing for ages 10-24
  • On average there is one suicide every 40 seconds
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THREE REASONS FOR INCREASE IN SUICIDE

  • Cyber bullying
  • Stress (school, friends, parents, and family)
  • Expectations
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3 MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE

  • People who talk about suicide are not really going to kill themselves. They are just looking for attention.
  • Raising the issue of suicide with someone who is depressed may just give them the idea.
  • Suicide rates are highest around the winter holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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3 FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE

  • In the U.S., suicide rates are highest during the spring.
  • Each suicide intimately affects at least 6 other people.
  • There is 1 suicide for every 25 attempted suicides.
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7 WARNING SIGNS ABOUT SUICIDE

  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious, agitated, or feckless
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Displaying extreme mood swings
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STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

  • Tell an adult
  • Talk them through it and try and find out the main cause
  • Reason with them
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WHAT A PERSON SHOULD DO IF THEY HAVE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

  • They could call the national suicide prevention line
  • Tell someone about it or ask for help
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EFFECTS ON FAMILY AND FRIENDS

  • It is common to feel guilty: that you ‘could have done more’. People may feel they should have picked up the warning signs, or blame themselves for things they did or didn’t do in the period leading up to the suicide. Many feel anger and betrayal. These are common and normal reactions.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • The National suicide prevention hotline is1-800-273-8255
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REFERENCES

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