Suicide prevention

Suicide is described as an act of taking one’s own life. The event is tragic and is often met with overwhelming emotional repercussions for the surviving family members and friends. People who commit suicide are in some way dissatisfied with their lives and are trying to escape a situation they deem impossible to cope with. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Statistics show that in 2013 (the most recent year with full data)…

Additionally, the policy response to the suicide problem in Australia has caused the government to promote a strategy that would take action for the public and in their best interest by initiating a course of action that outlines the imagination, ethics, achievement areas, and projected results of suicide prevention in Australia. “Harry Minas, Steven Klimidis and Renata Kokanovic (2007) reports suicide, often related to depression, is the fourth largest cause of mortality in Australia. The…

Have you ever heard of someone talking about suicide or did you ever lose someone to suicide? The suicide rates decreased from 1990-2000 from 12.5 suicides per 100,000 to 10.4 per 100,000. Over the past decade, however, the rate has again increased to 12.1 per 100,000. Every day, approximately 105 Americans die by suicide (SAVE). Suicide is the tenth most common cause of death in the United States. People may consider suicide when they are hopeless and can't see any other solution to their…

Suicide most often occurs when the abilities of one’s suffering from mental health exceed their current coping mechanisms and stressors to the point of feeling the need to end their life. “Suicide rates among American Indian Alaska Native children and adolescents are the highest in the United States” (Gary, Baker & Grandbois, 2005). Social and stress determinants contribute to the existing susceptibilities that Native American children will soon be confronted with. This mental health issue…

According American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (ASFP) in the United States alone, suicide is the third leading cause of death among fifteen to twenty-four-year-olds and the fifth leading cause of death among five to fourteen-year-olds. These are startling statistics and these statistics make it easy to see why this is a subject of great importance. The number of suicides among children and adolescents are frequently underreported. Others may only identify a death as a suicide if there is…

is not an important factor in an inmate's wellbeing. Suicide is affecting our prison system today, and unless there is more awareness and prevention, suicide will continue to take the lives of our fellow citizens. According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the most common cause of death in jails, prison. This is the reason why a plan for prevention of suicide in correctional facilities is essential. Journalist Daniel explains, “Suicide is the third leading cause of death in U.S.…

Suicide: The Real Threat to U.S. Veterans United States Army Colonel Andrew T. Poznick commissioned as an infantry officer in 1993. That same year he married his best friend Trish and embarked on a long and distinguished career. Andrew and Trish had two children John and Emma. They led the typical military lifestyle following orders to multiple duty stations throughout the United States. Military orders also led Colonel Poznick to two tours in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2011,…

Suicide. Just the mentioning of such a word sends shivers down the spines of the listeners. Even though people do not speak about it often, suicide rates seem to be on the rise, and they are doing everything they can to help. Pamela Kulbarsh, a psychiatric nurse with the San Diego County’s Psychiatric Emergency Response Team for over twenty-five years and author of the article “The Epidemiology of Suicide: Who is Most Likely to Take Their Own Life?” considers suicide “the most preventable…

Suicide Suicide is an irreversible decision made by people with short-term complication. According to the website American Foundation For Suicide Prevention,”From 1986 to 2000, suicides rates in the U.S. dropped from 12.5 to 10.4 suicide deaths per 100,000 people in the population. Over the next twelve years, however, the rate generally increased and by 2013 stood at 12.6 deaths per 100,000.” (“Facts and Figures”). The statistics of different people who tried to attempted or have committed…

“Suicide isn’t cowardly. I’ll tell you what is cowardly; treating people so badly that they want to end their lives,” as said by backup vocalist for the Black Veil Brides, Ashley Purdy. In that case, Michelle Carter is much more cowardly than her deceased boyfriend who she convinced to commit suicide. The ”Suicidal Texting” case has prompted many people to discuss social issues such as suicide prevention and if her case is a form of involuntary manslaughter. The court has charged Michelle…