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1 Critical Investigation Suicide Ruiz, Luis Colorado State University Global Hum101- Critical Reasoning Dr. John Battaglia April 10, 2022

2 Introduction The Mental Health Crisis in the United States and, frankly, worldwide has been at the forefront of discussion. It is a massive issue in the United States, given the high rates of suicides and clinical admissions for evaluations. These admissions do not discriminate and are seen across all ages, sexes, marital statuses, financial statuses, and sexual orientations. We know this crisis impacts all walks of life, making it more detrimental to our society. Understanding the root causes of depression and anxiety will be crucial in finding solutions to help those who suffer from these issues and provide an avenue for them to get the help they need to decrease the number of suicides. As I research these topics further, I will consider the nine intellectual standards: clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance, and fairness (Elder & Paul, 2012). Another consideration will be that I'm aware of my assumptions and biases toward this topic. Anxiety and Depression In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported depression among adults aged 18 years or older at 4.7%. An additional 11.2% of adults felt worried, nervous, or anxious. Forty percent of those with severe mental health disorders do not receive treatment within the first 12 months (Darcy and Mariano, 2021). Treating depression and anxiety begins with understanding the triggers. To do this, one would need to work with a therapist. Depending on the severity of the depression and anxiety, medications may be recommended to manage the symptoms. Lifestyle changes also play an important factor, including but not limited to diet and exercise. Depression and anxiety have many faces and some that you may not identify just by looking at someone.

3 Suicide Globally, suicide has been recognized as a severe public health concern associated with significant disability, psychosocial impairment, and medical illness (Lew et al., 2019). Suicide ranks consistently in the 10 th and 11 th range, the leading cause of death each year, and is double compared to homicides. As a society, we need to educate ourselves about recognizing the signs and symptoms of suicide to prevent them from ever occurring. The risk of suicide in children and teens is high and is the second leading cause of death between ten and twenty-four (Goldsmith, 2017). The percentage of suicide among service members before the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were 25 percent lower than among the civilian population. However, since then, one in five veterans has committed suicide. The factors contributing to this increase include many stressors, legal issues, unemployment, and relationships—adults over sixty-five account for 18 percent of suicides in the United States. The highest rate of suicide is among the middle-aged group of 45- 64 years of age. The contributing factors include finances, medical problems, and substance abuse. As Penrod (2019) states, "The more we can be asking questions and not be afraid to ask that kind of specific questions when we have a reason, the more we can prevent suicide." Many factors to consider when thinking of a healthy state of mind, including family history, abuse, and intense emotions. Interest This topic is interesting to me because I struggle with depression and anxiety. I'm also a military veteran, and my experience has tremendously impacted my mental health. My journey to discover and accept my diagnosis of depression and anxiety has been full of challenges. One of the biggest challenges and first step in learning how to move forward was accepting and understanding how my childhood was not as healthy as I had thought and my military service's

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