SUICIDE STATISTICS

• Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 in the USA.

• Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females.

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WHY DO TEENS WHY DO TEENS COMMIT SUICIDE?COMMIT SUICIDE?

• Undefeatable conflict– Every problem has a

solution! Gather information and seek out help to over come this conflict.

WHY DO TEENS WHY DO TEENS COMMIT SUICIDE?COMMIT SUICIDE?

• To punish significant people–People will feel terrible, but your life

will be gone. You are the one being punished.

• Intolerable living situations– Remember…you

are going to grow up and eventually leave your home. Time and age are on your side.

WHY DO TEENS WHY DO TEENS COMMIT SUICIDE?COMMIT SUICIDE?

WHY ELSE DO TEENS COMMIT SUICIDE?WHY ELSE DO TEENS COMMIT SUICIDE?

• Pressure to be responsible and to succeed• Failure in relationship or Divorce• Failures in school or work• Pregnancy or STD• Trouble with the law• Death or separation• Medical problems• Family problems• Alcohol or drug abuse• Financial difficulties

WARNING SIGNALSWARNING SIGNALS• Changes in eating habitsChanges in eating habits• Changes in sleeping pattersChanges in sleeping patters• Aggressive, hostile behaviorAggressive, hostile behavior• Drug and/or alcohol abuseDrug and/or alcohol abuse• Mood swings/personality Mood swings/personality

changeschanges• Decline in schoolworkDecline in schoolwork• Neglecting personal appearanceNeglecting personal appearance

MORE WARNING SIGNSMORE WARNING SIGNS• Inability to concentrate

• Preoccupation with death

• Withdraw from friends and family

• Loss of interest in activities

• Talking about death and suicide

• Giving away prized possessions

• Making a will

What NOT To Do

• Do not sound or act shocked.

• Do not just try to cheer your friend up.

• Do not use emotional blackmail or guilt such as, “think of how upset your friends and family will be.”

• Do not promise to keep the plan a secret.

Take the threat seriously

Remember CLUESFive Action Steps to Help a Troubled Person

Connect. -Make contact. Reach out, talk to them. Notice their pain.

Listen. -Take the time and really pay attention. You don't have to have all the answers. Just listen.

Understand. -Nod, pay attention, let them know you appreciate what they are going through.

Express Concern. -Say that you care, worried, and want to help.

Seek Help. -Tell them you want to go with them to talk to a third person, preferably an adult with experience and the ability to help. Enlarge the circle of support.

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS - SUICIDAL THOUGHTS - WHAT TO DOWHAT TO DO

• Dial: 911

• Dial: Macomb County Crisis Center - (24 hours) 586-307-9100

• Dial: 1-800-273-TALK

• Check yourself into the emergency room.

• Tell someone who can help you find help immediately.

• Stay away from things that might hurt you.

• Most people can be treated with a combination of antidepressant medication and psychotherapy.