How can we prevent teenagers from committing suicide? by Monet Emmick

Warning Signs

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How can we tell a teenager is suicidal?

How to better a child's home life

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There are many ways to tell if a teenager is feeling suicidal, even if they don't verbally express it.

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It is likely teenagers who feel suicidal have a difficult home situation creating stress and other mental effects.

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Schools and teachers can have a large impact on teenagers since so much of their time is spent in a learning environment. It must be safe.

Family Factors of Suicide

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"Hostile family environment, faulty interactions between family members, and lack of perceived family support may contribute to suicidal behavior among adolescents and young adults." (A Qualitative Study)

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Teenagers with one or more mental or substance abuse problems are at risk for suicide.

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"Suicide is a leading cause of adolescent death (McLoughlin et al. 2015), and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) contribute to disability among youth worldwide (Gore et al. 2011)."

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Divorced parents, family deaths, and unhealthy sibling relationships are some examples of how a home can be unstable.

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There are many warning signs that a teenager is feeling suicidal. A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine lists examples including "changes in eating and sleeping habits, loss of interest in normal activities, withdrawal from friends and family members, acting-out behaviors and running away, alcohol or drug use" etc. (Medicine). Looking out for these signs can help prevent suicide in teenagers.

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Not only does your child need you to create a stable home, but also a good communication system. The Johns Hopkins Medical study on teen suicide points out "the important piece is the fact your child knows you are approachable and nonjudgmental when help is critically needed" (Medicine).

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If a teen shows threats of suicide must be well supported by the family and friends around them. As reiterated by Johns Hopkins Medical in the study on teen suicide, "any young person who expresses thoughts of suicide should not be left alone and should be assessed right away" (Medical).

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There are many forms of stress teenagers are experiencing from grades to relationships they have many constant weights on their shoulders which may cause them to feel like suicide is the only option.

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Substance abuse may lead teenager's brains not to function correctly and bring thoughts of self-harm.

Thesis of Article

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A study on teen suicide from Johns Hopkins Medicine states "suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people. For youth ages 10-14, suicide is the second leading cause of death" (Medicine)

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Suicide is one of the most heartbreaking causes of death for the ones committing to the families and friends experiencing losing their loved ones for reasons they feel they could have prevented. It is important to catch when someone we love is feeling this way to avoid this from happening.