Mental Awareness
Help spread awareness
introduction
Depression stars out small but can be a big problem. It can lead to self-hurting and suicide. You can prevent it with some simple techniques. For more information read the information below.
Suicides in US
- In 2013, 41,149 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. In that year, someone in the country died by suicide every 12.8 minutes.
- 1 million people attempt suicide per year.
self injury
- scares , such as from burns or cuts.
- broken bones.
- keeping shape objects in hand.
- spending a great time alone.
Depression
- Difficulty Sleeping or Sleeping Too Much
- Feeling of Hopelessness or Helplessness
- Increase in Irritability, Aggression or Anger
Warning signs of suicide
- Talking about killing themselves
- having no reason to live
- being a burden to others
- feeling trapped
- unbearable pain