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Mayra Evelyn
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's owned death.
Suicide is often committed out of despair ,the cause of which is
attributed to some underlying mental disorder such as depression,
bipolar disorder , schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse. Stress
factors such as financial difficulties or troubles with
interpersonal relationships often play a significant role
how serious the problem of suicide is among teenagers.
The reasons behind a teen's suicide or attempted suicide can be
complex. Although suicide is relatively rare among children, the
rate of suicides and suicide attempts increases tremendously during
adolescence.Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to
24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), after accidents and homicide. It's also thought
that at least 25 attempts are made for every completed teen
suicide.The risk of suicide increases dramatically when kids and
teens have access to firearms at home, and nearly 60% of all
suicides in the United States are committed with a gun. That's why
any gun in your home should be unloaded, locked, and kept out of
the reach of children and teens.
three possible reasons for the increase in teen suicides.
lack of attention by parents
because of the youth who harass others such as bullying abuse or
mistreatment by familiar's or even strangers.
three myths and facts about suicide Myth: People who talk about
killing themselves rarely commit suicide.Fact: Most people who
commit suicide have given some verbal clues or warning of their
intention.Myth: The tendency toward suicide is inherited and passed
from generation to generation.Fact: Although suicidal behavior does
tend to run in families, it does not appear to be transmitted
genetically.Myth: The suicidal person wants to die and feels that
there is no turning back.Fact: Suicidal people are usually
ambivalent about dying and frequently will seek help immediately
after attempting the harm themselves.
warning signs of possible suicide.
A recent suicide in the family or friend. Teens are especially
vulnerablewhen a close family member or friend commits suicide. The
grievingprocess and depression can interrupt normal thought
processes. Trouble coping with recent losses, death, divorce,
moving, breakups,etc. Experience with a traumatic event. Sometimes
a significant traumaticevent can create feelings of hopelessness
and despair.
strategies for dealing with someone who is suicidal.
When someone says he or she is thinking about suicide, or says
things that sound as though he or she is considering suicide, it
can be very upsetting. You may not be sure what to do to help,
whether you should take talk of suicide seriously, or if your
intervention might make things worse. Taking action is always the
best choice. Here's what to do.
The first step is to find out whether someone is in danger of
acting on suicidal feelings. Be sensitive, but ask direct questions
If a friend or family member talks or behaves in a way that makes
you believe that he or she might commit suicide, don't try to
handle the situation without help. The most important step you can
take is to get help from a trained professional as quickly as
possible. The person may need to be hospitalized until the suicidal
crisis has passed.
what to do if you feel suicidal. if you ever feel that life is
too painful to continue, you must ask for help. The reason you need
help is that you are too confused and desperate to see all
alternatives to suicide.Contact one adult you trust.you may need
professional counseling with a psychologist. At the very least,
talk to a therapist to see if counseling is necessary.
effects of a suicide on family and friends The effects of
suicidal behavior or completed suicide on friends and family
members are often devastating. Individuals who lose a loved one to
suicide (suicide survivors) are more at risk for becoming
preoccupied with the reason for the suicide while wanting to deny
or hide the cause of death, wondering if they could have prevented
it, feeling blamed for the problems that preceded the suicide,
feeling rejected by their loved one, and stigmatized by others.
Survivors may experience a great range of conflicting emotions
about the deceased, feeling everything from intense emotional pain
and sadness about the loss, helpless to prevent it, longing for the
person they lost, and anger at the deceased for taking their own
life to relief if the suicide took place after years of physical or
mental illness in their loved one. This is quite understandable
given that the person they are grieving is at the same time the
victim and the perpetrator of the fatal act.
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