The Prevention and Misconceptions of Sucide

Suicide does not generally come without warning. Almost always, persons considering it show symptoms or provide clues to their intent. It is important, however, for crisis workers to know how to read these and be able to distinguish between myth and reality. (Kanel, 2003, p. 76)

"More people in the general population die from suicide than homicide in North America. There are almost 11 suicide deaths each year for every 100,000 people living in the United States, and for every suicide, there are between 8 and 25 attempts" (Brent 4203). Based on this research, the great effect of suicide is displayed. According to dictionary.com, suicide can be defined as "the intentional taking of one's own life." Suicide is a major issue for all people, but it most obviously affects those ranging from ten to twenty-four. People need to understand the tremendous ramifications caused from suicide everyday; when people take their lives, others lose their loved ones. Suicide, one of the leading causes of death of numerous people each day, has reached a crisis point for adolescents and young adults, and it needs to be prevented.

Suicide can be defined as the intentional taking of one’s life. This is when the person has gone beyond help and is not able to even listen to reason. When the person in question has started having suicidal thoughts, they will not cease experimental methods until something they wish be done is accomplished.

One evidence-based intervention is designed by Screening for Mental Health [SMH], the program is called Signs of Suicide [SOS]. The Signs of Suicide program is an award winning program and it is also a nationally recognized program (). The Signs of Suicide program is designed for youth of various ages ranging from middle school and the way to high school (). This program helps students learn how to point out signs of depression and suicide in themselves or in their friends or family. This program recognizes the emotional distress that often follows the aftermath of a completed suicide. Suicide, according to the Signs of Suicide Program is both recognizable and treatable. A well-designed prevention program can educate the youth on how to spot the warning signs of depression, in people they love. The Signs of Suicide Program provides everyday risk management tools and information to judge, prevent and respond to signs of suicide ().

When a person decides to commit suicide, it is at times seen to be very selfish and cowardly. It is considered the easy way out. Whether it is running from punishment, leaving loved ones behind, or tearing a family apart, suicide is not the answer.

Statement of Significance: Suicide or “self-killing” or “an act of taking one’s own life” according to Robert M. Martin. Now committing suicide is very common in nowadays anyone could be in danger of doing it, your mom, dad, brother, sister, uncle, and aunt could be going through this hard stage. I will tell you the main causes of suicide, the signs of

As one may expect, suicide is a huge problem in this country. Many people are trainied to be sucide bombers. However, there are those that commit suicide for other reasons such as not being able to take their way of living anymore, some women take their own lives due to not being able to handle being married to abusive drug addicted husbands. Men take their own lives simply due to not wanting to go on anymore.

Suicide has always been an intriguing and permanent solution to end an individual’s sorrow. This act of intentionally ending one's life seems to be the only option when individuals are willing to sacrifice their own life in hopes of finding tranquility. By overlooking a topic, such as suicide, there will be a lost on opportunities that are capable of preventing such actions. Suicide has always been around and to simply define it, this self destruction is a way to escape the horrible realities of life. The common expectation for the public is that everyone is aware of mental health or stability.

Our Suicide Awareness course will be very informative and useful in our everyday lives . Suicide is a major public health concern. It is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk. Suicidal behavior is complex and there is no single cause. In fact, many different factors contribute to someone making a suicide attempt. Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.

In conclusion don’t make people feel people bad for having suicidal thoughts. Also there is a way to prevent suicide not every suicidal person is helpless. Any body can be helped all they need is an understanding friends, and

Individuals that are involved in committing suicides could be depressed from different situations when I come to the characteristics (Austin, & Unkovic, 1977). When it comes to suicide there are many different characteristics of a person that has committed suicide (Austin, & Unkovic, 1977). The individuals may have not been happy with the things that are going on in their lives. If a person is not happy then it could be a possibility that they are going to do some type of harm to themselves (Austin, & Unkovic, 1977). A person that commits suicide feels that there is nothing else that they can do beside harm themselves (Austin, & Unkovic, 1977). Individuals that commit suicide think that they have come to the end of their road and they do not have any support of any kind. A person that feels like they are alone can cause them to have these certain feeling (Austin, & Unkovic, 1977).

There is very important signs to look for if you think someone is going to commit suicide. “Talking about suicide, making statements such as “I wish I were dead”, Withdrawing from friends and loved ones, Wanting to be alone, Getting the means to commit suicide, such as stocking up on pills or buying a gun”. Delta Medical Center (Suicidal Thoughts Signs, Symptoms & Effects). Delta Medical center is stating that talking about suicide, saying “I wish I were dead”, and withdrawing from friends is a sign of suicide. If a family member or friend has these feelings tell a therapist or get them help. When they diagnose the problems they can give the person therapy or treat them with medication

It is a horrible tragedy when someone takes their own life. Not only are they hurting themselves, but also everyone around them. People that are close to those who commit suicide are greatly affected. It is one of the saddest things in life to lose someone you love. That is why it is so important that everyone knows the warning signs of someone who is thinking about suicide and also how to help them. The most common signs of suicidal thoughts spell out the words IS PATH WARM; Ideation, substance use, purposelessness, anxiety, trapped, hopelessness, withdrawal, anger, recklessness, and mood change (Canadian Mental Health Association, CMHA, 2015). Some of these things could be a symptom of something else, however, a person that is showing multiple symptoms from this list is probably suicidal.

The last definition given by the CDC is suicidal ideation which is referred to as thinking about committing suicide with or without a plan (CDC, 2015). Other members of this population include their family members and healthcare workers that work hard each and every day to make sure their holistic needs are met. In conjunction with these definitions mentioned above, many reasons why one would chose to commit suicide include problems with an intimate partner, financial issues, losing a job, and/or a previous diagnosis of a health problem. Once we understand who this population is and why they are vulnerable, it is important that we mention the methods that these individuals may resort to in order to end their life, so that there may be a chance to prevent them for causing harm to themselves. These methods are, but not limited to, gunshot wounds to areas on the body, predominantly the head and chest, overdosing on pain medication, suffocation, drowning, electrocution, and many other

Looking for warning signs is the key here. Often times suicidal people will give warning signs, consciously or unconsciously, indicating that they need help and often hope that they will be rescued. The presence of warning signs does not mean that the person is indeed suicidal. The only way to know for sure is to ask them. In other cases, a suicidal person may not want to be rescued, and may avoid giving warning signs. Typical warning signs are: loss of interest in usual activities; loss of energy; talking, writing, or hinting about suicide; previous attempts; feelings of hopelessness and helplessness; sudden interest in life insurance; ‘clearing