How to Prevent Suicide Suicide is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Two reasons why people are killing themselves are bullying and a lack of a sense of belonging. If communities could find a way to change attitudes, behaviors, and tolerance, suicide rates could drop. Today’s life stresses have increased depression and in turn, suicide rates have risen. Improved education on suicide for schools, work environments, and families should be the focus for community counseling programs.
In 2013 there were 41,149 deaths because of suicide in the United States. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death for 15 - 24 year olds. Every day approximately 105 Americans die by suicide, that equates to one death …show more content…
90% of people who die by suicide have a treatable mental disorder at the time of their death, a disorder that no one notices and it is untreated. If more people knew what symptoms or signs to look for lives would be saved. Most people who commit suicide exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do. Conversations about killing themselves, having no reason to live, feeling trapped, or unbearable pain are indicators that a person may be thinking about suicide. Increasing or beginning the use of alcohol or drugs, researching a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials, acting recklessly, stopping activities, isolating from family and friends, sleeping too much or too little, visiting or calling people to say goodbye, and giving away possessions are also warning signs. People who are considering suicide often have mood changes Some examples of mood changes are depression, loss of interest, irritability, humiliation, and anxiety. About 20% of people who commit suicide have made a previous suicide attempt, and clinical studies have confirmed that those attempts increase a person’s risk for suicide death (CDC 2015). Suicide risk increase during the days and weeks after hospitalization for an attempted suicide, especially people that are severely depressed, bipolar or are diagnosed with schizophrenia (CDC 2015). Research has shown that the risk of suicide can be inherited. Identical twins, for example, are most likely to commit suicide than fraternal twins, even when they are raised separately. Studies of people who were adopted and have committed suicide have found suicide to be more common with these individuals’ biological parents than their adopted parents (CDC 2015). Patients with serious medical conditions such as cancer, HIV, lupus, and
In 2013 there were 41,149 deaths because of suicide in the United States. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death for 15 - 24 year olds. Every day approximately 105 Americans die by suicide, that equates to one death …show more content…
90% of people who die by suicide have a treatable mental disorder at the time of their death, a disorder that no one notices and it is untreated. If more people knew what symptoms or signs to look for lives would be saved. Most people who commit suicide exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do. Conversations about killing themselves, having no reason to live, feeling trapped, or unbearable pain are indicators that a person may be thinking about suicide. Increasing or beginning the use of alcohol or drugs, researching a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials, acting recklessly, stopping activities, isolating from family and friends, sleeping too much or too little, visiting or calling people to say goodbye, and giving away possessions are also warning signs. People who are considering suicide often have mood changes Some examples of mood changes are depression, loss of interest, irritability, humiliation, and anxiety. About 20% of people who commit suicide have made a previous suicide attempt, and clinical studies have confirmed that those attempts increase a person’s risk for suicide death (CDC 2015). Suicide risk increase during the days and weeks after hospitalization for an attempted suicide, especially people that are severely depressed, bipolar or are diagnosed with schizophrenia (CDC 2015). Research has shown that the risk of suicide can be inherited. Identical twins, for example, are most likely to commit suicide than fraternal twins, even when they are raised separately. Studies of people who were adopted and have committed suicide have found suicide to be more common with these individuals’ biological parents than their adopted parents (CDC 2015). Patients with serious medical conditions such as cancer, HIV, lupus, and