https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5 Let's help the others. en-us 2022-01-24 13:32:09 UTC 2022-01-25 22:40:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 61603185 https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2008763364 50% of lifetime mental illnesses start at the age of 14. During that age most kids are high school students, 18.8% of high school students have serious suicidal thoughts. Schools being diverse and full of different kids, 42% of LGBTQ+ students suffer from suicidal thoughts. 52% are kids of the trans and non-binary community. And in the black community, suicide death rates for Black American girls ages 13-18 has gone up by 182% from 2002-2017.
https://www.nami.org/mhstats]]> 2022-01-24 13:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2008763364 61603185 https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2008765229 Anyone is at risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. But some more than others. Minorities, such a black children who have dealt with discrimination and racial violence are at a large risk. Children of the LGBTQ+ community who face discrimination in schools, from family members, and everyday life. And those who have been victims of sexual or domestic violence, and harassment.
https://time.com/6046773/black-teenage-girls-suicide/]]> 2022-01-24 13:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2008765229 61603185 https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010046797 When you are someone you care for may be experiencing these signs, help needs to be contacted soon or finding someone to talk to is advised.
- Significant weight loss or gain
- No energy or motivation (Loss of hobbies)
- Talking about death or suicide
- Giving away prized possessions
- Episodes of memory loss
- Acting significantly happier after showing signs of depression
- Exhaustion
https://kidshealth.org/]]> 2022-01-25 00:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010046797 61603185 https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010047279 When you suspect a friend or a family maybe might be considering taking their life, you should be very direct with them. Don't beat around the bush and ask them have they considered or thought about suicide. If they have a detailed plan, help needs to contacted immediately. You never know when it could be too late.]]> 2022-01-25 00:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010047279 61603185 https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010047518 If you or a loved one needs it, talking to a trusted adult or calling a local crisis intervention center is the best way to go. Hotlines such as 1-800-SUICIDE, 1-800-273-TALK, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). All these numbers have trusted people on the other line, ready to help and talk to you about anything.]]> 2022-01-25 00:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/61603185/7l0e4o6vtao7zjd5/wish/2010047518