Suicides
suicide- the act of intentionally taking ones own life
Alienation- feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
Cluster Suicides-a chain of suicides among teens
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suicide statistics
-6.3% to 7.8% deaths over the last three years
-Suicide takes the lives of about 30,000 americans every year
-Between 1952 and 1995, suicide in young adults nearly tripled
-The 11th leading cause of death in the US is suicide
-In 2008 the suicide rate was 13.6 per 100,000 population
Warning signs
-Direct statements such as I wish I was dead
-Indirect statements such as I can't take it anymore
-Suicide threats
-Writing death poems or stories
-Withdrawal from friends
-Dramatic changes in personality or appearance
-Impulsive or unusual behaviors
-Negative self evaluation
-Deterioration in schoolwork
-Give away personal belongings
-Substance abuse
-Persistent boredom
-Violent actions
How you can help
-Initiate a meaningful conversation
-Show support and ask questions
-Try to persuade the person to seek help
-Tell a trusted adult
My Suicide Story (Hannah Novak)