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This video is stating where we are at now with the suicide problem and how it's getting worse

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There is always hope for those with suicidal thoughts and attempts we just have to show them.

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This is the opposing argument. These people think that physician assisted suicide is ok. And is working good in some places. As stated, "Oregon is often held up as an example of a place where legalized physician-assisted suicide has worked well." This is what the opposing argument thinks.

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The Right to Die, edited by Tamara Thompson, Greenhaven Press, 2014. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http%3A%2F%2Flink.galegroup.com%2Fapps%2Fdoc%2FEJ3010375240%2FOVIC%3Fu%3Dpl2683%26sid%3DOVIC%26xid%3D43b4ad3a. Accessed 11 Mar. 2019. Originally published as "Physician-Assisted Suicide Is Not Progressive," The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2012.

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This article is telling you the basics like definitions. And how suicide is the tenth leading cause of death is the United States.

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If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Demographics

Crude suicide rate calculations take population size within subgroups in any given year or timeframe into account. They can be a useful tool for understanding the relative proportion of people affected within different demographic groups.

Figure 2 shows the crude rates of suicide within sex and age categories in 2019.

Among females, the suicide rate was highest for those aged 45-64 (9.6 per 100,000).

Among males, the suicide rate was highest for those aged 75 and older (39.9 per 100,000).

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Figure 3 shows the crude rates of suicide for race/ethnicity groups in 2019 based on data from the CDC's WISQARS Fatal Injury Data Visualization Tool.

The crude rates of suicide were highest for American Indian, Non-Hispanic males (33.4 per 100,000) and, followed by White, Non-Hispanic males (29.8 per 100,000). Among females the crude rates of suicide were highest for American Indian, Non-Hispanic females (11.1 per 100,000) and White, Non-Hispanic females (8.0 per 100,000).

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Suicide Rates by State

Just as state population numbers and age distributions vary, suicide rates can vary widely from state to state. Based on data from the CDC WISQARS Fatal Injury Data Visualization Tool, Figure 4 shows a map of the United States with each state's age-adjusted suicide rate in 2019 indicated by color.

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Source: CDC - WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) Fatal Injury Mapping
Website: https://wisqars.cdc.gov:8443/cdcMapFramework/mapModuleInterface.jsp Applied Filters: Suicide All Injury Deaths
States: All States
Race: All Races
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Sex: All Sexes
Year Range: 2019-2019
Age Range: All Ages

Percent of Suicide Deaths by Method

Figure 5 shows the percentages of suicide deaths by method among females and males in 2019. Among females, the most common methods of suicide were firearm (31.4%), poisoning (30.0%), and suffocation (29.0%). Among males, the most common methods of suicide were firearm (55.6%) followed by suffocation (28.4%).

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Figure 6 shows that 4.8% of adults age 18 and older in the United States had serious thoughts about suicide in 2019.

Among adults across all age groups, the prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts was highest among young adults aged 18-25 (11.8%).

The prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts was highest among adults age 18 and older who report having multiple (two or more) race (6.9%).

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* Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic.
NH/OPI = Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander / AI/AN = American Indian / Alaskan Native

Figure 7 shows that in 2019, 0.6% of adults age 18 and older in the United States report they attempted suicide in in the past year.

Among adults across all age groups, the prevalence of suicide attempt in the past year was highest among young adults 18-25 years old (1.8%).

Among adults age 18 and older, the prevalence of suicide attempts in the past year was highest among those who report having multiple (two or more) races (1.5%).

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* Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic.
NH/OPI = Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander / AI/AN = American Indian / Alaskan Native

Figure 8 shows that in 2019, 12.0 million adults aged 18 or older reported having serious thoughts of suicide, and 1.4 million adults attempted suicide during the past year.

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If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Crude suicide rate calculations take population size within subgroups in any given year or timeframe into account.

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We need to make suicidal people feel like there not alone in this battle.

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This article is showing all the sign like verbal, emotional, and other risk factors. As stated, "They lack hope for the future, and they see suicide as the only solution. It’s sort of a tunnel vision where other options seem useless." That is why this article is credible.

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Talking about suicide can be a scary subject. But the more people are willing to talk with a friend or family member about suicidal thoughts, the more likely they can help someone take positive steps towards healing.

Many people assume that if you ask someone if they have suicidal thoughts, that you can put the idea into their head. This is a myth, and mental health professionals encourage people to ask important questions and gather facts to help someone who is depressed or feels hopeless. When someone is contemplating suicide, their words and actions can give you clues that they are at risk for hurting themselves.

People can become suicidal when they feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. They lack hope for the future, and they see suicide as the only solution. It's sort of a tunnel vision where other options seem useless. Having a family history of suicide or impulsive behavior is also believed to increase risk of suicidality.

Other risk factors can include:

History of substance abuse

Access to firearms

Difficult life events

Isolation from others

History of mental illness

History of physical or sexual abuse

Having a terminal or chronic illness

Past suicide attempts

The more signs you see, the higher the risk there is for suicide. Though talking about dying is an obvious sign, there are many others that can indicate risk. There are emotional, verbal, and behavior clues you can observe.

Emotional Markers can include:

Feeling depressed

Lack of interest in activities once enjoyed

Irritability

Anger

Anxiety

Shame or humiliation

Mood swings

Verbal Markers include talking about:

Killing themselves

Their life having no purpose

Feeling like a burden

Feeling stuck

Not wanting to exist

There are two types of suicidal statements or thoughts. An active statement might be something like, "I'm going to kill myself." A passive statement might include, "I wish I could go to sleep and not wake up," or, "I wouldn't mind if I got hit by a bus." People often ignore passive statements, but they should be taken just as seriously.

Behavioral Markers can include:

Isolating from others

Not communicating with friends or family

Giving away possessions or writing a will

Driving recklessly

Increased aggression

Increased drug and alcohol use

Searching about suicide on the Internet

Gathering materials (pills or a weapon)

Older adults also at increased risk for suicide, and they complete suicide at a higher rate than any other age group. They also are especially at risk because they do not usually seek counseling for depression and other mental illnesses. If you see an older adult who stops taking care of their hygiene, is eating poorly, and/or starts giving away their possessions, then you should help them talk to a mental health professional as soon as possible.
Warning Signs For Kids
Many people do not assume that children and teens can be at risk for suicide, but they can exhibit warning signs as well. If a child is talking about suicide or wanting to die, always take them seriously. An event or problem that might not seem like a big deal to an adult can be extremely stressful for a child or teenager. Children and teens might be at risk for suicide if they:

Experience bullying

Lose someone close to them

Experience physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

Abuse drugs or alcohol

Have a history of mental illness

Feel uncertain about their sexual orientation

What You Can Do Today?
If you see a loved one or even an acquaintance or colleague exhibiting any of these signs, you are not powerless to help them. Don't hesitate to use specific language, such as asking, "Are you thinking about killing yourself?" If the answer is yes or maybe, ask them what they feel most comfortable doing, whether it's calling a crisis hotline or scheduling a counseling or doctor's appointment.

If a person is thinking of suicide, it's also important to ask them if they have a plan. If they say yes, assist them in seeking immediately help. They can simply walk into an emergency room or urgent care clinic, or they can call 911. At any time they can also call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Suicide is preventable, and people who feel hopeless can go on to live full and healthy lives. While you can't control another person's action, you can be a powerful and intervening force in their lives. So what can you do today to help a loved one choose life?

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Suicide Warning Signs: What to Look Out For

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Talking about suicide can be a scary subject. But the more people are willing to talk with a friend or family member about suicidal thoughts, the more likely they can help someone take positive steps towards healing. Many people assume that if you ask someone if they have suicidal thoughts, that you can put the idea into their head.

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This article is showing the signs of depression and suicide. Like stated, "Within the limits of our human capabilities, we work to minimize the possibility of a suicide because life is a precious gift. Creative problem-solving approaches and/or other resources permit living options to troublesome issues." We make it seem like we can't help other but all of use can make such a big difference.

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Suicide on Campus

Problems that precipitate suicide are usually temporary ones-unfortunately, suicide is a permanent solution to these temporary troubles. Life's difficulties can be extremely painful and may appear to last forever; however, better times do happen. Survivors of attempted suicide consistently express relief that their attempt failed. Tragically, increasing numbers of young adults are choosing this option.

A recent study shows that over the last 30 years the suicide rate in young people has more than tripled. The most dramatic increase in the suicide rate has occurred in the 15 to 24 age bracket (up 312%), followed by the 20- to 24-year-old age group (up 163%)-both traditional college-age groups. The most sobering statistic is that suicide is second only to automobile accidents as the leading cause of death among 18- to 24-year-olds.

Leaving familiar community and family support systems and adjusting to the demands and responsibilities of a new environment is stressful, especially for freshmen. This is one reason why college students are at high risk.

No one can afford to ignore such a troublesome reality. This brochure is written to encourage the student to seek non-destructive solutions to the stress of modern times and to reaffirm the sanctity of life.

Why Intervene?

Repeatedly, it has been found that when a person is prevented from completing suicide, he or she is extremely grateful later. With rare exception, a suicidal person is ambivalent about dying. Often, if the pain can be reduced only slightly, the person will want to live and can proceed to have a rich and rewarding life.

Suicide leaves a wide path of destruction: it not only hurts the targets of possible anger but also those people the student cares about. In Nancy O'Malley's book, Suicide on Campus, James Rhem states, "Suicide hurts us all. When a student kills himself in a dorm, the whole campus is affected. His fellow students, his teacher, his resident advisor all feel the loss in some way or another. It challenges each of them, each of us. Clearly, we must work together against suicide not just for the sake of the victims but for all our sakes."

Within the limits of our human capabilities, we work to minimize the possibility of a suicide because life is a precious gift. Creative problem-solving approaches and/or other resources permit living options to troublesome issues.

Warning Signs

Although no one can predict with 100% accuracy who will attempt suicide and when, the following signals may indicate a risk of suicide. Generally speaking, the more warning signs present, the greater the risk of suicidal behavior.

Depression:

Signs of clinical depression include:

Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and/or worthlessness

Insomnia or excessive sleeping

Significant appetite loss or gain

Decreased interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities

Themes of death in artwork, poetry and/or conversation

Previous Attempts:

4 out of 5 who actually commit suicide have tried to do so at least once previously.

Significant Loss:

Any real or perceived loss such as a relationship breakup, loss of status/prestige, death, or physical impairment.

Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse:

If a person cannot say "No" to a drug or control the amount used, there is a substance abuse problem.

Suicide Plan:

The more specific the plan, the more serious the intent.

Talking About Suicide:

This may be stated directly-"I'm going to kill myself." Or indirectly- "You would be better off without me," or, "Soon you won't have to worry about me anymore."

A Few Myths About Suicide

Myth: People who talk about suicide don't commit suicide.
Fact: Eight out of 10 people who have killed themselves have verbalized their intent beforehand.

Myth: Only certain types of people commit suicide.
Fact: All types of people commit suicide-male and female, young and old, rich and poor, country people and city people. It happens in every racial, ethnic and religious group.

Myth: When a suicidal person begins to feel better, the danger is over.
Fact: Most suicides occur within 90 days following improvement in the person's mental-emotional status.

Myth: People who attempt suicide are merely looking for attention.
Fact: People who threaten or attempt suicide are really reaching out for help. Calling this manipulative in no way diminishes the potential lethality of their actions.

How You Can Help

Many students have never directly dealt with a suicidal person. When such a situation presents itself, they are likely to feel helpless and overwhelmed. The following guidelines are presented to help provide a sense of direction and facilitate the helping process.

Recognize the warning signals.

Listen, Listen, Listen. We often undervalue the power of active listening. Help them to hear themselves by rephrasing their words and feelings. For example, "In other words, you're feeling/saying . . . "

Be supportive. Show that you care. "I care about you." "You are important to me."
Avoid being judgmental or arguing about the moral issues regarding suicide. Take every complaint or reference to suicide seriously.
Be direct when addressing suicidal intentions: Ask: "John, are you thinking about suicide?" If the person is suicidal, studies show that such a question can be a relief. He or she may actually welcome the chance to express painful feelings. If the person is not suicidal, you have expressed care and concern.

Evaluate the immediate risk. If the person is experiencing suicidal thoughts, check out the next three predictors of immediate risk:

the presence of a suicide plan,

possession of means for suicide, and

a time schedule.

With the presence of each progressive predictor, the chances of immediate harm increase. Specifically ask: "Do you have a plan?" "Do you have the means (pills, a knife, or something else)?" "When do you plan to kill yourself?" Never leave a person alone who has secured a means for suicide. An added note: Protect yourself. If the person is armed, leave the premises and call the police.

Talk with others. This is extremely important! Do not allow yourself to be the only one helping a suicidal person. Recognize the limits of your expertise and responsibility. Share your concerns with appropriate staff members. Do not be bound by secrecy. An angry friend is better than a dead one.

Be trained in QPR -Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention training.QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) provides the life saving skills necessary to effectively and directly ask someone if they are suicidal, persuade them to get help and refer them to the appropriate professional. The State of Tennessee and the University of Tennessee have adopted QPR for training in suicide prevention and education.

Recommended Reading

Capuzzi, Dave and Golden, Larry. Preventing Adolescent Suicide. Muncie, IN.: Accelerated Development, 1988.

Dunne, Edward, McIntosh, John and Dunne- Maxim, Karen. (Eds.). Suicide and Its Aftermath: Understanding and Counseling the Survivors. New York: W.W. Norton, 1987.

Linzer, Norman. Suicide: The Will To Live Vs. The Will To Die. New York: Human Science Press, 1984.

Lord, Janice Harris. No Time For Good-byes: Coping with Sorrow, Anger and Injustice After a Tragic Death. Ventura, Ca.: Path- finder Publishing, 1988.

Rosenthal, Howard. Not With My Life I Don't: Preventing Your Suicide and That of Others. Muncie, IN.: Accelerated Development, 1988.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area.

Sources of Help at UT

University of Tennessee Student Counseling Center
865-974-2196
Walk-in hours 10:00 am to 3:00 pm weekdays (Fall and Spring)

UT HelpLine: 865-974-HELP (4357) available 24/7

For evening & weekend emergencies call:
Mobile Crisis 539-2409
UT Emergency Room 544-9401
Police or Ambulance 911
This brochure was designed and produced originally in a print version for The Counseling & Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin. It was written by Jane Bost, Ph.D. It is published here with the University of Texas at Austin Counseling & Mental Health Center's permission.

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Problems that precipitate suicide are usually temporary ones-unfortunately, suicide is a permanent solution to these temporary troubles. Life's difficulties can be extremely painful and may appear to last forever; however, better times do happen. Survivors of attempted suicide consistently express relief that their attempt failed. Tragically, increasing numbers of young adults are choosing this option.

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This Is Not The End - Inspiring Speech On Depression & Mental Health

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death between ages 10-34.

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LGBTQ+ youth is more likely to kill themselves or have suicidal thoughts than the rest of youth.

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Suicide is a very serious topic, and many people don't even know the risk factors. Like stated, "Risk factors include a family history of suicide or suicide attempts, the presence of underlying substance abuse or mood disorders such as bipolar disorder or depression, and exposure to trauma, abuse, or bullying," (1). We should also recognize people at higher risk of suicide. Stated here, "These include members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community as well as people with autism and military service personnel," (1). So many people don't even think about suicide or think it is for attention. This is why must educate our youth and elders on suicide to reduce it.

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The CDC and other public agencies stress that increasing awareness, destigmatizing mental health issues, and making suicide prevention and treatment programs more widely available are crucial to addressing increased suicide rates. Creating a cost-effective, accessible framework that follows this model has continued to pose many practical challenges, however.

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Youth suicide is a very is a big problem and it's been getting worse. As stated, "Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year old's, and the fifth leading cause of death for 5-14 year old's." Youth suicide is becoming more common, but it isn't being taken seriously. As stated, "General suicide education is designed to develop healthy peer relationship and social skills among high-risk adolescents. It provides youth with information about suicide, including its warning signs, and how to seek professional help for themselves or others." This shows how we need to educate people more about suicide and the risk factors.

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Youth suicide is a major public health problem in the United States today. Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds, and the fifth leading cause of death for 5-14 year olds.