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<p>Suicide and Our Society</p>

Friday, June 22nd 2018, 5:39 pm

By: News 9


Suicide and Our Society

  • 50 percent increase in adolescent depression over the past 11 years according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Overall a 125 percent increase over the last several decades in the US.
  • Most common situations or life events that might cause suicidal thought are 
    • Grief
    • Sexual abuse
    • Remorse
    • Rejection
    • A relationship break up
    • Financial problems
    • Unemployment
    • Also family history or suicide 
  • Warning signs 
    • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
    • Looking for a way to kill oneself
    • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
    • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
    • Talking about being a burden to others
    • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
    • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
    • Sleeping too little or too much
    • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
    • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
    • Displaying extreme mood swings

Suicide Hotline-1-800-273-8255

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