13 Reasons People Attempt Suicide By Mr. Alex Lickerman

There are many reasons for suicide. Up to 90-95% of suicides are caused by a previous mental illness within the family, usually depression. Depression is a sadness that impacts the physical and mental health. Depression is usually the cause of suicide. Depression is caused by many things like serious illnesses, such as depression and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder causes major mood swings – from highs to lows. Major changes in your physical and mental

To begin with, suicide is an appropriate topic to discuss in Grade 9 classes, as students are mature enough to handle a subject like this Confabulating about suicide builds awareness within students of the events that are taking place which can affect themselves and the others around them. The novel 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, follow the journey of a 17-year-old female-Hannah Baker- that commits suicide, and has left 13 tapes why she made the choice. This TV show is a common series that teenagers are watching; they are exposed to the topic of suicide. The television series shows scenes where Hannah felt that she was used and hurt by her peers, which then compels her to take her life. Hannah dealt with gossiping, rumors, bullying and harassment at school, which made her believe that she was useless and judged outside of school as well. Therefore, in the end, she

There is at least 113 suicides each day or 1 every 13 minutes. Suicide among males is the seventh leading cause of death and the fourteenth leading cause in females. Most suicides are with a firearm and are carried out with a “ Saturday night special”. (Dilaura,Cynthia DiLaura) “More than 90 percent of suicide attempts with a gun are fatal. “ (Brady Campaign) There are a number of reasons why suicide occurs. Stress is the number one cause among our youth, bullies, peer pressure, depression, and abuse. 41,100 people committed suicide in the United States in 2013. Our young teens today does not take time to look deeper into there problem and to seek out a better solution. They are looking for a quick fix but not realizing once the trigger is pulled the result is final with no turning back. Most people who has attempted suicide is more likely to try a second attempt and most have an underlying mental illness. There is many warming that someone may be in a suicide crisis. We most learn how to see things through their eyes. No matter what one is facing in life or the difficult that lie ahead of them Nothing is worth taken your own

Suicide and Homelessness Homeless adults are committing suicide every day. Half of most suicides happen in men, ages 25 through 65, with the teenagers and women accounting with the other half. Based on the calculated population, people commit suicide every 13.3 minutes (Peter Jon). Mental illness is the factor that causes

The main character of the novel Thirteen Reasons Why, Hannah Baker, committed suicide because of thirteen “reasons” that she divulged in a set of audiotapes. These reasons were people who either bullied her in some cruel way, or just ignored the fact that Hannah needed help. Whatever their crime against Hannah, each of these people affected her identity. Most of them negatively, but not all.

HUMANS ARE CRAP Suicide is a waste of time. It’s stupid. There’s no point because you don’t gain anything from it because you’re dead. However, people don’t see this and they do this without thinking about what they already have. It’s mostly the teens that jump into the arms of death, and this is usually because of peer pressure, grades, suffering from loss, anxiety, etc. One novel show an example of a realistic stressed individual. And even though this is a fictional story, the character’s situation is similar to many young human beings on Earth. The novel is called The Catcher in The Rye, a first person narrative written by J.D. Salinger. The stressed individual’s name is Holden Caulfield. He is the main character who

Suicide is is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Risk factors include mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, alcoholism, or drug abuse. People choose suicide when they are hopeless or when they think there isn’t anyone that cares for them anymore. They can also

Have you ever known someone who’s committed or tried to commit suicide and thought, “I wish I would’ve done something, said something, to stop it from happening?” I know I would ask myself that question everyday if I hadn’t. A few years ago, a good friend of mine thought her life was so bad she wanted to end it. I did the only thing I could think, and told the nearest teacher. It may sound so childish or stupid, but it worked. Luckily, she’s still alive and well. I’m here to make sure you can make the difference and help a person who might be, or is suicidal. Just think of what would happen if you didn’t try to help.

Some people who commit suicide are those who have psychological disorders, because of the symptoms that go alone with those disorders, such as depression. When one is depressed, they have a feeling of hopelessness and helplessness which may lead to them feeling like they don't want to be alive anymore. There is also a neurobiological model. Heritability is believed to play a role in suicide attempts. Low levels of serotonin

Imagine a day where you felt like you couldn’t go on. Now imagine that day never ended. That is what life feels like for those that decide to no longer be apart of this world. Suicide is the easy way out. It’s easier to sleep than it is to be awake. It’s easier to bury problems than to face them. It’s easy not having to make decisions. But for those that have to live knowing a loved one couldn't is a unbearable reality. Suicide is a leading epidemic that gets placed under the rug because it’s seen as taboo. No one likes talking about death especially those that chose to end their lives in the most unnatural way possible. The main factor that suicide stems from is depression because it makes life seem like it’s never getting better.

This book is based on the hard life of one highschool girl and how the actions of her classmates negatively affected her life. These people pushed Hannah to do what no one should ever feel is the answer, "I hope you're ready because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended. And if you're listening to these tapes, you're one of the reasons why"(Asher 7). This book goes in depth of how hard life can be for some highschool students. Thirteen Reasons Why, was banned for many reasons, however one of the main reasons is the topic of suicide

There are top ten reasons or causes why teenagers kill themselves. The first reason is mental disorders. These disordered leaves teenagers feeling like they are left alone in the world. Thinking that they do not fit in with any group and consider themselves to be outcast. There are different

While the reasons of suicide are mostly unknown, there are many causes that have been proven to lead to suicide. One of the biggest known factors are drugs and alcohol. “ Studies have shown that suicide rates are five to 20 times higher among drug and alcohol usage” , thats because depression mixed with drugs or alcohol can make people feel even more depressed. Some of the other contributing factors for adolescent suicide are Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), Bullying- also known as “Bullycide”, and the “contagion effect”- where one suicide motivates the other, common with depressed teens with shared circumstances, or teens influenced by media or memorials (Mental illness, 2012). Even though many people don't know why a person killed themselves, there are warning signs that can tell if a person may be having suicidal thoughts or actions. Such warning signs include: Depression, drug abuse, change in eating, change in habits, signs that lead to depression, and withdrawal from friends. “ Because the fact is that two-thirds of those who commit suicide give some warning first. That means it’s up to us- as friends, relatives, or parents- to recognize the signal and respond, person to person”(Teen Suicide, 2000).

Psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health organization members who know the effect it will have on the people who watch it, are well aware of the issue and are trying to warn viewers. When asked about the show, Adolescent Psychiatrist, Harold Koplewicz, had a message he wanted parents to know, “Teen suicide is contagious. When kids watch shows that depict a suicide, they are more likely to attempt.” He also mentions that it enables the behavior. “It shows you that when you’re in trouble as a teenager there is no help, you’re hopeless, and that suicide is glamorous and effective… That’s not the message we want them to have!” (“ ‘13 Reasons Why’ should be taken off the air, Psychiatrist Urges”). This shows kids and teens that it is actually an effective answer to solving their problems, whereas in reality the show is showing a false glamorized perception of the issues that is unrealistic, false, and makes them want to be victim to these issues. With children having access to these types of shows it can cause great damage because they are more impressionable and susceptible to influences. Koplewicz continues to inform that, “Seventy-five percent of of all psychiatric illness occurs before the age of twenty-four and fifty percent occurs before the age of fourteen.” Not only are children and young adults more impressionable, but they are at the age of first developing a mental illnesses and watching these shows influence them

When the word suicide comes to the minds of some, it can be very immobilizing. After all, it is a very serious, deep, and dark topic to converse about. Those who commit suicide have most likely had a history of depression. This is what makes most logical sense. What seems to be the problem though? So many people experience depression. Why should this matter? Depression can be something someone has to live with temporarily, but if the emotions go to as far as killing one's self over it, then that is too much. Life is a valuable gift to have, and one should not want to take their own life for any reason. Many reasons are to blame here for one to commit suicide such as the environment in which one lives in and society itself. Bullying, neglect, conflict, family problems are just some of what make the life of people experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts quite miserable. People under such conditions are quite miserable from life's troubles and feel as if there is nowhere to go. All hope is lost for them. These people would think that they are better off dead. Society has to learn give attention to help those affected by depression by improving its ways.