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Teen Suicide "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem." I feel that it isn't the right solution, that there are other options. This is one reason
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Suicidal behavior in teens can lead to tragic consequences. And, with teen suicide as the third leading cause of adolescent death, it is important to realize the stakes in preventing teen suicide.
Part of preventing teen suicide also includes recognizing the issues that can trigger feelings of teen depression leading to suicidal thoughts and feelings. Teen suicide prevention requires diligence on the part of guardians, as well as a willingness to seek professional help when it is needed.
Recognizing teen suicidal behavior
One of the first steps to teen suicide prevention is to recognize suicidal behaviors in teenagers. It is important to be involved in a teenager's life, so that you can recognize when behavior seems a little abnormal and prone to teen depression and/or teen suicide. Realizing that teenagers have a lot of stress on them today can help you understand that it may seem difficult for teens to cope with all of the life and hormonal changes they are going to. Be on the lookout for behavior that indicates a pattern of suicidal thoughts and feelings, including the following:
Expresses thoughts of death, dying and a desire to leave this life
Changes in normal habits, such as eating and sleeping, and spending time with friends and family
Dramatic weight fluctuations, in any direction
Evidence of substance abuse (alcohol and drugs, both legal and illegal)
Dramatic mood swings (becomes very happy after feeling very depressed)
Lost interest in schoolwork and extracurricular activities (including declining grades)
While all of these things are not necessarily indications of suicidal thoughts and feelings when taken separately, or happening rarely, a pattern can exhibit a serious problem, as can a combination of factors. Make sure that you take note of how often the above symptoms appear.
Teen suicide prevention
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