Bullying
Schools aren’t like they used to be. Not everyone is friends and in many situations children don’t get along at all. These problems lead to bullying. Bullying is one of the top ranking reasons for attempted and successful suicide. Don’t allow others to force the, ‘oh it’s okay the are just joking around’ way of thinking on you.
read moreWhy?
The question most asked by the people left behind is why? Not knowing the reason is one of the most troubling things to deal with. Having someone or something to blame gives a sense of closure for some reason, it lets you mind stop wondering, calculating reason after unproven reason. If you are left in this situation, this should help put your mind at ease.
read moreHow Can You Help?
As a parent, it is very difficult to notice that your teen might be feeling depressed and may even be considering thoughts of suicide. If your teen has not been diagnosed with an illness like depression or bipolar disorder, he or she might still be at risk for suicide. Typically, a teen will commit suicide after a stressful or traumatic event in their life. When they feel like they have failed at something, or have lost someone close to them. Some signs of a teen that is considering suicide could do some or all of the following things, but keep in mind this is not to say that all teens who do these things are suicidal or that suicidal teens will definitely do these things.
read moreWhat You Need To Know
Suicide among teens is a tough subject to discuss, but it is one that needs to be discussed. There is no way to try to prevent something if you do not understand it. Among adolescents and teens, suicide is one of the top leading causes for death. Both girls and boys are at risk for suicide. Those more likely to attempt suicide are female teens, and those most likely to die from suicide are male teens. In more than half of the suicidal deaths guns are involved. There are more reasons than you might know for teens to consider suicide. Take some time to look at some of the influences, and be sure to talk openly with the teen in your life.
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