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It is estimated that each year we will Lose 5,000 Young People.
We lose approximately 100+ young people
EACH WEEK in our nation to Suicide.
That means in a typical week, there are more than 19,000 suicides attempts nationally!
Almost two attempts each minute!
Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death for youth ages15-24
In Ages 10-14…We have seen an alarming 128% increase in Suicides since 1980.
Suicide is now the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth.
SYMPTOMS of TEEN DEPRESSION 8226; Depressed or irritable mood 8226; Decreased interest or pleasure in activities 8226; Substance abuse 8226; Change in appetite or weight 8226; Sleeping more or less than usual 8226; Feeling restless or slowed down 8226; Feelings of guilt or worthlessness *especially following an incident at home or school 8226; Decreased concentration 8226; Sense of hopelessness 8226; Recurrent thoughts of suicide 8226; Fatigue or loss of energy 这条很重要,不愿意去上学?或者不愿意参加学校的活动?听专家的! DECREASED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IS A COMMON RED FLAG” FOR DEPRESSION. (Dr. Karen Swartz Department of Psychiatry Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine)
Teenage girls reported more symptoms of depressed mood than teenage boys.
(National Institute of Mental Health)
8226; For every completed suicide, there are between 8 and 20 attempted suicides 8226; Adolescent girls attempt suicide three times as often as boys. 8226; Adolescent boys complete suicide four times as often as girls
WARNING SIGNALS 8226; Talking directly or indirectly about dying or suicide 8226; Depression, sadness 8226; Change in eating or sleeping habits 8226; Lack of energy 8226; Boredom & loss of interest in activities 8226;Mood shifts 8226;Withdrawal from social contact 8226;Giving away prized possessions 8226;Recent lack of concern about physical health or hygiene 8226;Preoccupation with death through poetry or artwork 8226;An increase in alcohol or drug use 8226;Isolation 8226;Taking unusual risks 8226; Acquiring the Acquiring the means of suicide Guns, drugs, etc 8226;A previous suicide attempt 8226;Family history 8226;Discouragement about the future 8226;Self criticism approximately 14 young people between the ages of 15--24 die every day by suicide.
EVERY HOUR & 40 MINUTES, A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 25 COMPLETES SUICIDE.
THE DO’S 8226; Do get involved 8226; Do be willing to listen 8226; Do allow them to express their feeling 8226; Do discuss suicide openly and frankly 8226; Do be a non-judgmental listener 8226; Do show interest and support 8226; Do get help from agencies and professionals 8226; Do notify parent or guardian if the student has acknowledged having access to drugs and lethal weapons
AND DONT’S Don’t refuse to talk about it Don’t offer platitudes or glib answers Don’t “dare” a suicidal person to commit suicide (this may come from their peers, “my space” or through text messages) Helpline Contacts 8226;National Suicide Help Line: 1-800-784-2433
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