Teenage Suicide

The rate of suicide, the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally, increases each year. “More adolescents die each year from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, combined” (Preventing Teen Suicide, 2016, p.2). These facts show suicide is a serious problem among teens. Last year, teen suicide became the second leading cause of death in the United States confirming the significant increase in teen suicides.

as likely to die from suicide than a teenager growing up in 1960. One of the

Suicide is a devastating, preventable tragedy and is among the top causes of death in the adolescent population. Compelling statistics given since 2009 show the number of

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2015, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the adolescent population in this country and the number of occurrences continues to rise at a dramatic rate. For every teen that completes a suicide, 100 make an attempt, making suicide a paramount public health issue that needs to be addressed. Statistics show that since 2009, the rates of attempted and completed suicide, in this age group continue to steadily increase (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2015; Taliaferro, Oberstar, & Wagman-Borowsky, 2012).

(372) In adolescent’s fatal illness are so uncommon that suicide is the third leading cause of death. About half of teenage suicides have been tied to clinical depression, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. Teenagers who have tried to kill themselves seem to also struggle with anger and impulsiveness and have deficiencies with their ability to sort out and solve problems; they may also have alcohol or drug problems (Comer, 2013, pp. 303). With this in mind some of the factors that make adolescent predominantly at risk for suicide are: societal factors, weakening family ties, easy access and pressure to use drugs and alcohol, and not to mention the detailed descriptions of suicide that the media has shown(Comer, 2013, pp. 304). Adolescent is a time of growth and self discovery so, it’s no wonder teenagers who attempt or consider suicide are under a great deal of stress. Teenagers seem to react more sensitively, angrily, dramatically, or impulsively which may be why suicidal acts in times of stress seem to be increasing. I’m not saying all teenagers have tried to commit suicide, but the ones that have either accomplished the deed or attempt to. The ones that attempt to seem to have higher

Teenagers all around the world are having millions of suicidal thought running through their minds. Even if they have a happy childhood when they grow up and become adolescents, they can become suicidal.(Berman , 2006). There are several different factors that contribute to make a teenager think suicide is the only solution. Depression, bullying, lack of parent's attention are just some of many causes that lead to a teenager's suicide. In the United States suicide is the third cause of death in teenagers between 15-24 years old (Gould, 2004). Studies have shown that having a gun in the house is a big contributor to suicide. Many other causes can involve psychological issues like depression, a bipolar

Teen suicide has been gradually increasing over the past decade throughout our entire nation. The best and most efficient way to prevent teen suicide is to inform people of its existing threat and to teach people to look for warning signs. Teen suicide is an important issue because it threatens a myriad of lives that have so much great potential. To assist you in understanding the severity of this current issue, i will provide the following statistics about teen suicide, relations and examples, warning signs, and causes. Periods of anxiety or depression during adolescence are common and can be normal scientific reactions to loss or under unbearable amounts of stress. (quiet like the two romantic

Suicide is always a complicated tragedy that leaves people with many questions and few answers. When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected, family members, friends, classmates, teachers, neighbors, and even outsiders. Teen suicide rates have had a major increase over the years. It has been proven to be the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds (APA “Teen Suicide is Preventable”). Society must provide reliable resources to help ensure that American society is not only aware of teen suicide but also the ways to prevent and treat it.

In the U.S every year thousands of adolescents are committing suicide. Teens often have felt strong feelings of stress, pressure to succeed, and self-doubt. Due to the environment people put them in, as of 2014 suicide rates have gone up by 24% higher than in 1999. Nearly 10% of freshmen say they “constantly feel depressed.”

You walk through the halls of the school and something seems off. The atmosphere of the student body has changed. What has impacted the school in such way? You hear from your first period teacher that a student is not coming back. The family found him. Dead. Hanging in his bedroom. Though you did not know him personally, you are still affected. One less student at school. One less at their locker; one less personality. A week later, they announce that he was bullied; not just in person, but on the internet and social media as well. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does a study that high school students take every other year. The latest results from 2015, show that 15,465

The idea of committing suicide, the act of killing oneself, has become increasingly common among teenagers who often find it difficult to recover from short term bumps in the road. The idea of escaping from responsibility and stress is appealing to many depressed and out-casted young people who have yet to think of the long-term consequence of death. In his article “Teen Suicide” Victor M. Parachin cites statistics taken by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention which concludes that “[. . .] thoughts of suicide by teens are on the rise. Of the teens surveyed [. . .] 15.8 percent indicated they had seriously considered suicide, up from 13.8 percent two years earlier.” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Parachin, 2014, p. 36). Although the percentage of teenagers who had contemplated suicide is bellow twenty

Adolescent suicide is an increasing mental health concern. Adolescents are considered a high-risk group in view of the fact that suicide is the third leading cause of death among the ages ten to fourteen and the second leading cause of death among ages fifteen to thirty-five (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Alarming statistics such as these have bought enough attention to add “Adolescent Health” as a new topic in Healthy People 2020

Youth and young adult suicide is a major problem facing the United States and many other countries around the world today. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24. About 1 in 6 youth in 9th to 12th-grade report seriously considering suicide and while 1 in 12 report having attempted suicide (CDC 2014). There are multiple studies on youth and young adult suicides, what the contributing factors for youth and young adult suicides may be, who the youth and young adults were most likely to turn to, and what advice and services were most beneficial in the youth and young adults’ decision to not complete suicide.

On a daily basis, there are approximately twelve suicides among teens (“Teen Suicide Awareness: Statistics”). Suicide is the act of one deliberately taking their own life. There are several factors that lead people to see no other way out and impulsively make the decision to commit suicide. Research shows that most people who contemplate suicide do not actually want to die but do not see alternatives for ending their pain (Mehta 2-3). Some people are dealing with so many issues and thoughts that it becomes too much to handle. Some individuals turn to drugs and alcohol to try to numb the pain, however a horrifyingly high number of people attempt suicide. Suicide is a major factor, especially among adolescents, which needs to be addressed immediately.

I have lost friends and family to suicide and have never gotten a reason why it happened. In this paper I will define suicide, explain suicidal behaviors that are among teenagers and the ways that it can be prevented. Family can play an important role in preventing suicide and they can also play a role of provoking suicide. In order to attain this goal of preventing suicide families should be informed of the signs of suicide and how to prevent it. Teen suicide is a serious problem. According to American Psychological Association, teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. Teen suicide is when a child ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned out. Suicide attempts doesn't always lead to death it can be their way of calling out for help. When teens who talk or write about killing them selves are automatically being dismissed as overly dramatic and seeking attention. A threat of suicide should never be dismissed or over looked, even from a kid who cries "wolf!" Some teens don't really mean that they're going to attempt suicide, but it's a chance parents shouldn't take lightly.