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This woman explains how its like to try to help people that are depressed, and that what people go through

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What It's Like To Work The Suicide Hotline // Q&A

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Dwayne Johnson explains his experience his own mother getting into a huge argument with Dwayne Johnson's dad. Soon after that moment his dad stops the car and his mom gets out of the car and she is in the middle of the road trying to get hit by a car, because of how bad her marriage was. But as soon Dwayne Johnson goes and grabs her she said nothing and still to this day she had no clue it happened. So then Dwayne Johnson realized that you shouldn't commit suicide and that you can get away from that negativity and that you can stop it.

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The Terrifying Moment That Taught Dwayne Johnson How Precious Life Is | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN

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This article explains how to prevent suicide and how it usually suicide is even a thought. Bullying is one of the main problems, especially if no one helps you. Even cyber bullying when people judge you for just looks and you need to try to not listen to those negative people.

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Teen Suicides: What Are the Risk Factors?

Temperament, family and community all play a role

Nadine Kaslow, PhD

One of the myths about suicidal talk, and actual suicide attempts, in young people is that they are just a bid for attention or "a cry for help." Kids who talk or write about killing themselves are dismissed as overly dramatic-obviously they don't mean it! But a threat of suicide should never be dismissed, even from a kid who cries "Wolf!" so many times it's tempting to stop taking her seriously. It's important to respond to threats and other warning signs in a serious and thoughtful manner. They don't automatically mean that a child is going to attempt suicide. But it's a chance you can't take.

When thinking about this, it helps to understand what factors make a young person more or less likely to consider or attempt suicide. What do we know about young people who try to kill themselves, or who actually die by suicide? Let's take a look at both the risk factors-things that increase the likelihood that a child will engage in suicidal behavior-and the protective factors, or things that reduce the risk.

If a child has a lot of risk factors and hardly any protective factors you need to be extremely concerned about him. On the other hand, if he has a fair number of risk factors but a lot of protective factors you may be somewhat less concerned, although you still, of course, need to be concerned.

Here are some key suicide risk factors:

A recent or serious loss. This might include the death of a family member, a friend or a pet. The separation or a divorce of parents, or a breakup with a boyfriend or a girlfriend, can also be felt as a profound loss, along with a parent losing a job, or the family losing their home.

A psychiatric disorder, particularly a mood disorder like depression, or a trauma- and stress-related disorder.

Prior suicide attempts increase risk for another suicide attempt.

Alcohol and other substance use disorders, as well as getting into a lot of trouble, having disciplinary problems, engaging in a lot of high-risk behaviors.

Struggling with sexual orientation in an environment that is not respectful or accepting of that orientation. The issue is not whether a child is gay or lesbian, but whether he or she is struggling to come out in an unsupportive environment.

A family history of suicide is something that can be really significant and concerning, as is a history of domestic violence, child abuse or neglect.

Lack of social support. A child who doesn't feel support from significant adults in her life, as well as her friends, can become so isolated that suicide seems to present the only way out of her problems.

Bullying. We know that being a victim of bullying is a risk factor, but there's also some evidence that kids who are bullies may be at increased risk for suicidal behavior.

Access to lethal means, like firearms and pills.

Stigma associated with asking for help. One of the things we know is that the more hopeless and helpless people feel, the more likely they are to choose to hurt themselves or end their life. Similarly, if they feel a lot of guilt or shame, or if they feel worthless or have low self-esteem.

Barriers to accessing services: Difficulties in getting much-needed services include lack of bilingual service providers, unreliable transportation, and the financial cost of services.

Cultural and religious beliefs that suicide is a noble way to resolve a personal dilemma.

But what about protective factors, things that can mitigate the risk of engaging in suicidal behavior?

Here are some key protective factors:

Good problem-solving abilities. Kids who are able to see a problem and figure out effective ways to manage it, to resolve conflicts in non-violent ways, are at lower risk.

Strong connections. The stronger the connections kids have to their families, to their friends, and to people in the community, the less likely they are to harm themselves. Partly, that's because they feel loved and supported, and partly because they have people to turn to when they're struggling and feel really challenged.

Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide.

Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and that support self-preservation.

Relatively easy access to appropriate clinical intervention, whether that be psychotherapy, individual, group, family therapy, or medication if indicated.

Effective care for mental, physical, and substance use disorders. Good medical and mental health care involves ongoing relationships, making kids feel connected to professionals who take care of them and are available to them.

So what do you do if your child fits the profile of someone at risk for youth suicide? Warning signs of suicide to be alert to include changes in personality or behavior that might not be obviously related to suicide. When a teenager becomes sad, more withdrawn, more irritable, anxious, tired, or apathetic-things that used to be fun aren't fun anymore-you should be concerned. Changes in sleep patterns or eating habits can also be red flags.

Acting erratically, or recklessly is also a warning sign. If a teen starts making really poor judgments, or he starts doing things that are harmful to himself or other people, like bullying or fighting, it can be a sign that he is spinning out of control.

And, finally, if a child is talking about dying, you should always pay attention. "I wish I was dead." "I just want to disappear." "Maybe I should jump off that building." "Maybe I should shoot myself." "You'd all be better off if I wasn't around." When you hear this kind of talk, it's important to take it seriously-even if you can't imagine your child meaning it seriously.

What to do? The first thing to do is talk.
For more information and resources on suicide, see the APA's suicide help page.

Nadine Kaslow, PhD, is a psychologist who was the 2014 President of the American Psychological Association. She is the Vice ... Read Bio

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When the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" premiered in March 2017, it quickly became one of the most watched-and most controversial-shows of the year. It was no surprise that the news of Season 2's May 2018 release continued to get a lot of attention.

The drama-mystery centers on a high school student who died by suicide and leaves behind 13 audiotapes for people she blames for her action. Season 2 picks up as the community tries to deal with emotional and legal fallout from the suicide.

Raising Awareness-and Risk?

Fans of the series say it increases much-needed awareness about teen suicide, which is currently the second leading cause of death for children and young people 10 to 24 years old. In addition to graphic portrayal of suicide, the show also focuses on bullying and cyberbullying, underage drinking, sexual assault, guns in the home, and other topics that can serve a tool to start discussions.

But some experts warn the show may do more harm than good. Although the series is fictional, teens can be impulsive and emotional. Watching a character decide suicide is the best option might trigger them to do the same. Researchers found a significant spike in internet searches using terms such as "how to commit suicide" and "how to kill yourself" for 19 days following the release of season 1 of "13 Reasons Why."

Medical and mental health professionals also report teens listing their own 13 reasons why they wanted to kill themselves. Some families say they believe the show triggered their children to actually take their lives.

Critics of the show point to research that suggests exposure to a peer's suicide can have a "contagious" effect-especially among 12- to 13-year-olds. There is specific public health recommendations for reporting on suicide in the media that this series goes against:

Who's Watching?

The series is rated TV-MA (Mature Audience), appropriate for ages 17 and up, for its graphic violence, explicit sexual activity and crude language. But school officials and pediatricians say they're learning of children as young as elementary-school age who are binge watching the show-sometimes without parents knowing, because it can be streamed privately on their phones, tablets, and computers. Parents are often surprised to find out their child has watched the series.

"It has come up quite a bit when I've been talking to my patients, especially those who've been depressed or anxious," said Cora Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP, a pediatrician and chair the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Adolescence. "Quite a few of them already watched '13 Reasons Why'-without the knowledge of their parents," Dr. Breuner said. "It's usually a major aha moment in my office, when the parents look at their kids and say, `Wait a minute, you watched that?'"

As a parent, it is your job to counsel your children and teens about smart and safe media use. Dr. Breuner said she also asks her patients (and their parents) how much time they spend on screens and what shows they watch.

Even if your child hasn't watched...

Parents should be aware that their child may hear friends talking about the show at school or on social media-even if they haven't seen it themselves. Regardless, Dr. Breuner said the series is "absolutely inappropriate" for children under age 13.

If you haven't watched the show, look up episode summaries and be prepared talk with your child about the ways fictional shows don't always reflect reality. Use the show as an opportunity to talk with your child about the very real situations teens face-and how your child can come to you with anything he or she may face in the future.

How to Help Teens Process the Show in a Safe & Healthy Way:

Despite concerns about '13 Reasons Why,' the show can serve as a powerful teaching tool with informed, adult guidance from parents, teachers, spiritual leaders, and others who work with teens.

What parents can do:

Co-view. The AAP media use guidelines encourage parents to co-viewing programs with their children and discuss values. This is especially important for shows such as '13 Reasons Why' with themes difficult to process and easy to misinterpret. Watching the show together lets parents pause and point out instances of cyberbullying, for example. Then parents can ask if their child has seen it happen at school, how he or she reacted, and what to do if it happens again. ​

Children in groups at a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and actions should not watch the show alone, Dr. Breuner said. This includes kids with a family history of suicide, a history of physical or sexual abuse, mood disorders, and drug and alcohol use, and/or those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.

Discuss reality vs. fiction. Explain that the show gives an unrealistic view of the help available for teens who may feel suicidal. In particular, the lack of effective mental health care provided to lead character, Hannah Baker, is both troubling and unrealistic. Statistics show that a large majority of the time, teens with suicidal thoughts and behaviors are in the grips of treatable mental illnesses, such as depression. In the show, Hannah voices clear suicidal warning signs to her school guidance counselor. Yet, the counselor failed to connect her with other professionals and resources for help and told her simply to "move on." Critics say this sends a dangerous message that adults can't help.

Play it safe. If your teen does watch the show, make an extra effort to watch him or her a little more closely afterwards-in a mindful, nurturing way. Know the signs of depression, such as withdrawing from friends or family, eating or sleeping less or more, or losing interest in activities.

If you have a gun in your home, make sure it is stored unloaded and locked up separately from ammunition. Studies have found the risk of suicide is 4 to 10 times higher in homes with guns than in those without. And although Hannah Baker uses a different method to end her life, suicide by firearms is now the second leading cause of death among teens 15-19. More than 80% of guns used in teen suicide attempts were kept in the home of the victim, a relative, or a friend.

Provide access to help. Give your child su​​​ggestions for whom he or she can turn to in times of need-including you, as well as other trusted adults. Your pediatrician can also help. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently recommended all children over age 12 be screened for depression at their annual wellness exams. For any immediate concerns about your child, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-TALK, or text START to 741741.

Keep in Mind:

It may feel uncomfortable to talk with your teen about some of the difficult issues raised in "13 Reasons Why," but talking about tough topics with teens is every bit as important as making sure a baby's bath water isn't too hot.

Remember to talk with your child's pediatrician if you have additional questions or concerns about your child's media use or mental health.

Additional Information & Resources:

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Talking About 13 Reasons Why & Teen Suicide: Tips for Parents

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When the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" premiered in March 2017, it quickly became one of the most watched-and most controversial-shows of the year. It was no surprise that the news of Season 2's May 2018 release continued to get a lot of attention.

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There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide.

In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in the US and across the globe have drawn attention to the connection between bullying and suicide. Though too many adults still see bullying as "just part of being a kid," it is a serious problem that leads to many negative effects for victims, including suicide. Many people may not realize that there is also a link between being a bully and committing suicide.
The statistics on bullying and suicide are alarming:

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it.

Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University

A study in Britain found that at least half of suicides among young people are related to bullying

10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk for suicide, according to the study above

According to statistics reported by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying

Bully-related suicide can be connected to any type of bullying, including physical bullying, emotional bullying, cyberbullying, and sexting, or circulating suggestive or nude photos or messages about a person.

Some schools or regions have more serious problems with bullying and suicide related to bullying. This may be due to an excessive problem with bullying at the school. It could also be related to the tendency of students who are exposed to suicide to consider suicide themselves.
Some of the warning signs of suicide can include:

Showing signs of depression, like ongoing sadness, withdrawal from others, losing interest in favorite activities, or trouble sleeping or eating

Talking about or showing an interest in death or dying

Engaging in dangerous or harmful activities, including reckless behavior, substance abuse, or self injury

Giving away favorite possessions and saying goodbye to people

Saying or expressing that they can't handle things anymore

Making comments that things would be better without them

If a person is displaying these symptoms, talk to them about your concerns and get them help right away, such as from a counselor, doctor, or at the emergency room.

In some cases, it may not be obvious that a teen is thinking about suicide, such as when the suicide seems to be triggered by a particularly bad episode of bullying. In several cases where bullying victims killed themselves, bullies had told the teen that he or she should kill him or herself or that the world would be better without them. Others who hear these types of statements should be quick to stop them and explain to the victim that the bully is wrong.
Other ways to help people who may be considering suicide include:

Take all talk or threats of suicide seriously. Don't tell the person they are wrong or that they have a lot to live for. Instead, get them immediate medical help.

Keep weapons and medications away from anyone who is at risk for suicide. Get these items out of the house or at least securely locked up.

Parents should encourage their teens to talk about bullying that takes place. It may be embarrassing for kids to admit they are the victims of bullying, and most kids don't want to admit they have been involved in bullying. Tell victims that it's not their fault that they are being bullied and show them love and support. Get them professional help if the bullying is serious.

It is a good idea for parents to insist on being included in their children's friends on social networking sites so they can see if someone has posted mean messages about them online. Text messages may be more difficult to know about, so parents should try to keep open communications with their children about bullying.

Parents who see a serious bullying problem should talk to school authorities about it, and perhaps arrange a meeting with the bully's parents. More states are implementing laws against bullying, and recent lawsuits against schools and criminal charges against bullies show that there are legal avenues to take to deal with bullies. If school authorities don't help with an ongoing bullying problem, local police or attorneys may be able to.

People who are thinking about suicide should talk to someone right away or go to an emergency room. They can also call a free suicide hotline, such as 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Friends and relatives of suicide victims also need to find someone to talk to as they grieve, especially if they are suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts themselves.

Sources:

WebMD, Depression Guide, "Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide" [online]
Nemours, KidsHealth, "Helping Kids Deal with Bullies" [online]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide Prevention, "Youth Suicide" [online]
Yale University, Office of Public Affairs, "Bullying-Suicide Link Explored in New Study by Researchers at Yale" [online]
Matt Dickinson, The Independent, "Research finds bullying link to child suicides" [online]
Michael Inbar, MSNBC Today, "Sexting bullying cited in teen's suicide" [online]
Susan Donaldson James, ABC News, Health, "Teen Commits Suicide Due to Bullying: Parents Sue School for Son's Death" [online]
Erik Eckholm and Katie Zezima, The New York Times, "6 Teenagers Are Charged After Classmate's Suicide" [online]

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There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide.

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Parents should be able to already know what suicide warning signs. If parents don't realize then the parent will lose a child from suicide and no one wants that. so parents should at least know signs of suicide to help their children.

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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.