Teen+Suicide.

= = =//**__Teen Suicide:__**//= = The act of a human being intentionally causing his or her own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair, or attributed to some underlying mental disorder which includes depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism and drug abuse. Financial difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and other undesirable situations play a significant role. = = =

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Parents should be aware of the following signs of adolescents who may try to kill themselves:

 * change in eating and sleeping habits
 * withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities
 * [|violent actions], rebellious behavior, or running away
 * [|drug and alcohol use]
 * unusual neglect of personal appearance
 * marked personality change
 * persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating, or a decline in the quality of schoolwork
 * frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, etc.
 * loss of interest in pleasurable activities

This is a poem I found:
LETTING GO

Good-bye is a word, so hard to say Especially to the ones you love You've been there and supported me Lifted me from above

I don't want to go but I have to I really need to leave The pain inside, it is so deep I do not see a reprieve.

Do not be sad or mourn the loss Of a life that's not worth living Instead rejoice, accept this gift Your freedom is what I'm giving.

I've caused you such pain, that much I do know So it's time to say good-bye Please move on, but remember me well Your thoughts will keep me alive. = Statistics on Teen Suicide: = > >
 * Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students
 * Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds.
 * Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for persons between the ages of 10 and 14
 * Suicide is the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds.
 * Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all persons regardless of age, sex or race;
 * Every hour and forty-five minutes another young person commits suicide.
 * More than 13 of every 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 committed suicide in 1990. Experts estimate that each year nearly 5,000 teenagers commit suicide.
 * Teen/youth suicide rates have tripled since 1970.
 * Suicide in youth often occurs after the victim has gotten into some sort of trouble or has experienced a recent disappointment or rejection. For example, suffering a loss or humiliation of some kind, loss of self-esteem by doing poorly on a test, the breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or the trauma of parents' divorce.



=CLASSIFICATIONS FOR SUICIDE:=

===** Self-harm: ** === [|Self-harm] is not a suicide attempt; however, initially self-harm was erroneously classified as a suicide attempt. There is a non-causal correlation between self-harm and suicide; both are most commonly a [|joint effect] of [|depression]. ===** Euthanasia and assisted suicide: ** ===  Individuals who wish to end their own lives may enlist the assistance of another person to achieve death. The other person, usually a family member or physician, may help carry out the act if the individual lacks the physical capacity to do so even with the supplied means. Assisted suicide is a contentious moral and political issue in many countries, as seen in the scandal surrounding [|Dr. Jack Kevorkian], a [|medical practitioner] who supported [|euthanasia] , was found to have helped patients end their own lives, and was sentenced to prison time. ===** Murder–suicide: ** === A murder–suicide is an act in which an individual kills one or more other persons immediately before or at the same time as him or herself. The motivation for the murder in murder–suicide can be purely criminal in nature or be perceived by the perpetrator as an act of care for loved ones in the context of severe [|depression]. ===** Suicide attack: ** === <span style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em;">A suicide attack is when an attacker perpetrates an act of violence against others, typically to achieve a military or political goal, that results in his or her own death as well. Suicide bombings are often regarded as an act of <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;">[|terrorism]. ===<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; color: black; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.17em; padding-top: 0.5em; width: auto;">**﻿** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Suicide pact: === <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">A suicide pact describes the suicides of two or more individuals in an agreed-upon plan. The plan may be to die together, or separately and closely timed. Suicide pacts are generally distinct from mass suicide. The latter refers to incidents in which a larger number of people kill themselves together for the same ideological reason, often within a religious, political, military or paramilitary context. Suicide pacts, on the other hand, usually involve small groups of people (such as married or romantic partners, family members, or friends) whose motivations are intensely personal and individual.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Metaphorical suicide:
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">The [|metaphorical] sense of "willful destruction of one's self-interest", for example [|political suicide].



=<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Recognizing teen suicidal behavior: =

One of the first steps to teen suicide prevention is to recognize suicidal behaviors in teenagers. It is important to be involved in a teenager’s life, so that you can recognize when behavior seems a little abnormal and prone to teen depression and/or teen suicide. Realizing that teenagers have a lot of stress on them these days. It can help you understand that it may seem difficult for teens to cope with all of the life and hormonal changes they are going to. Some behavioral indictations of suicidal thoughts and feelings, including the following:
 * Expresses thoughts of death, dying and a desire to leave this life.
 * Changes in normal habits, such as eating and sleeping, and spending time with friends and family.
 * Dramatic weight fluctuations, in any direction
 * Evidence of [|substance] (alcohol and drugs, both legal and illegal)
 * Dramatic mood swings (becomes very happy after feeling very depressed)

All of these things are not necessarily indications of suicidal thoughts and feelings when taken separately, or happening rarely, a pattern can exhibit a serious problem, as can a combination of factors.

Parents should be aware of the following signs of adolescents who may try to kill themselves:
 * change in eating and sleeping habits
 * withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities
 * __ [|violent actions] __, rebellious behavior, or running away
 * __ [|drug and alcohol use] __
 * unusual neglect of personal appearance
 * marked personality change
 * persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating, or a decline in the quality of schoolwork
 * frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, etc.
 * loss of interest in pleasurable activities

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">A teenager who is planning to commit suicide may also:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">complain of being a bad person or feeling rotten inside
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">give verbal hints with statements such as: I won't be a problem for you much longer, Nothing matters, It's no use, and I won't see you again
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">put his or her affairs in order, for example, give away favorite possessions, clean his or her room, throw away important belongings, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">become suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">have signs of psychosis (hallucinations or bizarre thoughts)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Divorce of parents.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Violence in the home.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Inability to find success at school.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Feelings of worthlessness.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Rejection by friends or peers.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Substance abuse.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Death of someone close to the teenager.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">The suicide of a friend or someone he or she "knows" online.


 * <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Suicidal behavior in teens can lead to tragic consequences.
 * <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Part of preventing teen suicide also includes recognizing the issues that can trigger feelings of teen depression leading to suicidal thoughts and feelings


 * Suicidal behavior in teens can lead to tragic consequences
 * Suicide as the third leading cause of adolescent death.

IF YOUR SEEING ANYONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS THAT ARE UNUSUAL GO CALL THE SUICIDE HOTLINES AND FIND THEM HELP RIGHT AWAY!!!!!



There are **some risk factors** that go along with attempting suicide. And, while suicide is not confined to any age, gender, social or economic group, it is important to note that there are some factors that can make suicide seem a more desirable option for some teens. Here are some of the risk factors for attempted teen suicide:
 * **Family history**: This can include a family history of suicide, mental disorders, and/or substance (drug or alcohol) abuse.
 * **[|Substance abuse]** - drug abuse - alcohol abuse. The use of legal or illegal drugs, alcohol and other substances can create feelings of dependency, illness and depression. Feeling out of control and powerless due to drug or alcohol addiction orders can be a major risk factor in attempted teen suicide.
 * **[|Abuse and violence].** Abuse - mental, emotional, physical or sexual - can increase the likelihood of attempted suicide.
 * **Mental, emotional or physical disorders.** There are some disorders that teenagers find difficult to deal with. In these cases, it is important to realize that the stress caused by these disorders can actually trigger suicidal thoughts.



One of the most important aspects of teen suicide prevention is **support.** The teenager **needs** to know that you support and love him or her, and that you are willing to help him or her find hope in life again.One of the most effective ways to prevent teen suicide is to recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and feelings, and seek professional help. Some of the most effective teen suicide prevention programs consist of identifying and treating the following problems:
 * Mental and learning disorders
 * Substance abuse problems
 * Problems dealing with stress
 * [|Behavior problems] (such as controlling aggressive and impulsive behavior)

All the ussues above is hard for teens to cope with. It can be leading to helplessness and discouragement, which in turn can turn to self-destructive thoughts in order to make an escape from the seemingly insurmountable pressures of life. Getting help for your problems, (which almost always include teen depression) **can** lead to more effective teen suicide prevention.

<- This should **NOT** be you!!!

=__//SUICIDE HELP INFORMATION!!!!//__=

= Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at <span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 21px; line-height: normal;">1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) = = =

a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.

=**OR** <span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">**1-800-SUICIDE** = <span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,san-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">**(1-800-784-2433)**

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I couldn't do it if my life depended on it.
I know the pain that it leaves others when someone commits suicide.

Suicide is not the way to go in life.