Suicide is a topic that is not often talked about. Suicide is the third leading cause of death ages 15-24 year olds. In 2012, suicides among teens between 15 and 24 were accounted for 10.9%. Thousands of teenagers in the United States commit suicide. At least twenty-five attempts are made for every completed teen suicide. According to kidshealth.org nearly 60% of all suicides in the United States are committed with a gun. Teenagers normally commit suicide because of bullying, sexual abuse or depression.
Youth suicide statistics shows an average of over 5,240 attempts by young people are in grades 7th-12th. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. They often write poems about death. Age and experience …show more content…
Sexaul abuse can go for both girls and boys. Girls are not the only ones who need support. According to futurity.org, one in three boys of sexual assault has attempted suicide. Males comprise 84% of all suicides. Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females. Victims of sexual assault are at greater risk of attempting suicide. Sexual abuse and suicide are more common in women. Girls who have unhealthy weight and have been sexual assaulted are also at greater risk. 5.8% of healthy-weight females with no sexual assault history attempted suicide. 27.1% of healthy-weight girls with a history of sexual assault attempted suicide. Weight influenced the suicide rate among women. 26.6% of overweight girls with sexual assault histories attempted …show more content…
There are also steps people can to prevent suicide. Parents can support their child, get their child help and become informed. Parents need to know the extent of your teens symptoms. They also need to keep medicine and firearms away from their children. Teens can talk to an adult that they trust. If you are thinking about suicide, the first thing you need to do is talk to someone. Teenagers need to take their friend’s behavior and discussion of suicide very seriously. They also need to encourage their friend to seek professional help. There are prevention programs to help prevent suicide. Get psychiatric counseling when needed. Lastly, you have the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Their job is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis. The NSPL is the only suicide prevention telephone resource funded by the federal government. The number is 1-800-723-TALK (8255). Don’t be afraid to let someone know because you can help save a
Youth suicide statistics shows an average of over 5,240 attempts by young people are in grades 7th-12th. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. They often write poems about death. Age and experience …show more content…
Sexaul abuse can go for both girls and boys. Girls are not the only ones who need support. According to futurity.org, one in three boys of sexual assault has attempted suicide. Males comprise 84% of all suicides. Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females. Victims of sexual assault are at greater risk of attempting suicide. Sexual abuse and suicide are more common in women. Girls who have unhealthy weight and have been sexual assaulted are also at greater risk. 5.8% of healthy-weight females with no sexual assault history attempted suicide. 27.1% of healthy-weight girls with a history of sexual assault attempted suicide. Weight influenced the suicide rate among women. 26.6% of overweight girls with sexual assault histories attempted …show more content…
There are also steps people can to prevent suicide. Parents can support their child, get their child help and become informed. Parents need to know the extent of your teens symptoms. They also need to keep medicine and firearms away from their children. Teens can talk to an adult that they trust. If you are thinking about suicide, the first thing you need to do is talk to someone. Teenagers need to take their friend’s behavior and discussion of suicide very seriously. They also need to encourage their friend to seek professional help. There are prevention programs to help prevent suicide. Get psychiatric counseling when needed. Lastly, you have the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Their job is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis. The NSPL is the only suicide prevention telephone resource funded by the federal government. The number is 1-800-723-TALK (8255). Don’t be afraid to let someone know because you can help save a