Teen Depression & Suicide Assignment by Emily Kus https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv en-us 2021-01-26 16:06:20 UTC 2025-09-26 20:41:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Statistics 61603059 https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127830854      According to the World Health Organization about 800,000 people commit suicide every year. Suicide rates have increased by 60 % worldwide in the past 45 years. Suicide has been the second leading cause of death among the people of the ages between 10 - 24. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127830854 Who's at Risk 61603059 https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127882574 Children and adolescents are at risk. To get more in depth, people who have depression tend to have most at risk. As Well as, teens who have an alcohol and drug problems tend to have suicidal thoughts are at risk the most.]]> 2021-01-26 17:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127882574 Warning Signs 61603059 https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127991702 It is more easier to find warning signs in children rather than teens or young adults.  
The warning signs are ~ 
 - Preoccupation of death
- Writing or drawing about death
- Talking about going away
- Feeling of hopelessness
- Significant mood changes
- Pulling away from friends or family and losing the desire to go out
- Having no desire in taking part in favorite things ore actives
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Changes in eating and sleep
- Self - destructive behavior]]> 2021-01-26 17:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1127991702 What To Do If You Suspect Someone is Considering Suicide 61603059 https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1128054740  If you suspect someone is considering suicide, ask that someone directly what's going on and listen to them without passing judgement to them. When listening to them take them seriously, have empathy and provide support thoughts them (be positive). ]]> 2021-01-26 17:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1128054740 Where To Get Help 61603059 https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1128085127  Resource websites to get help are You Matter, Active Minds, The Trevor Project, Love is Respect, StopBullying.gov,  and Ditch The Label. A phone lifeline to call to get help is to call National Suicide Prevention LIfeline ~ 
1-800-273-8255]]> 2021-01-26 17:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/61603059/9mcv6i6picgibubv/wish/1128085127