Teen Suicide

The Killer in your Kids Mind Annually, over five thousand teens commit suicide in the United States (Anderson 3). The life of a teenager is hard enough as it is, with their body and mind growing, the pressure from social media to be perfect, and the push to get good grades it is normal for a teen to have emotional highs and lows. Most adults look at this as normal adolescence, and while this is normal for teens not to have a full grasp on their emotions, that does not mean there could not be something else going on in their mind. Mental illness is something that can be easily overlooked in teens due to the stigma of teens not understanding real problems or their problems are not worth anything. Brushing this off as nothing could cause even more potential for a teen to commit suicide, believing that they are unheard or alone. Many avoid the talk of teen suicide and mental illness, never expecting to see it affect someone in their own life. However, this can be something a person that you know and love could be dealing with without your knowledge. …show more content…
The two most common types of mental illnesses diagnosed in teens is depression and anxiety. Anxiety is a very common disorder not just in teens but also in adults. The most common form is general anxiety that affects 3.1% of adults in the united states. Other forms of anxiety are, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. As the pressure of school, social life, and other factors the number of teenagers diagnosed with anxiety has risen. Anxiety can be defined as an overwhelming feeling of stress. Side Effects of anxiety can be shaky hands, constantly feeling on edge, muscle tension, and many others. Due to anxiety for some, a panic attack may