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By: Meagan Rodriguez Mr. Ochoa 4 th Period

Teen Suicide. By: Meagan Rodriguez Mr. Ochoa 4 th Period. Unfortunate Truths About Teen Suicide. Approximately 4,400 teens die each year Its rates has tripled since 1960 and is the third leading cause of death Teen males attempt suicide due to a lifetime history of sexual assault

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By: Meagan Rodriguez Mr. Ochoa 4 th Period

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  1. Teen Suicide By: Meagan Rodriguez Mr. Ochoa 4th Period

  2. Unfortunate Truths About Teen Suicide • Approximately 4,400 teens die each year • Its rates has tripled since 1960 and is the third leading cause of death • Teen males attempt suicide due to a lifetime history of sexual assault • Teen females who have been physically abused by a boyfriend are 60% more likely to attempt suicide than those who have not.

  3. Causes of Teen Suicide • The top causes of death are: • Stress • Self-doubt • Divorce • Moving • Depression • Cyberbullying

  4. Signs of Attempt Suicide • Change in eating and sleeping habits • Anti-sociality • Violent actions • Drug and alcohol use • Personality change • Loss of interest in activities

  5. Teen Suicide and Cyberbullying • Cyberbullying was strongly related suicidal ideation in comparison with traditional bullying • 22% of frequent perpetrators only, 29% of frequent victims only, and 38% of frequent bully-victims reported suicidal thinking or a suicide attempt during the past year.

  6. Teen Suicide and Cyberbullying cont. • Words Hurt • Hateful text messages , online rumors, and humiliating videos are taking place of black eyes and bloody noses. • Bullies are Cowards • Intimidators no longer have to face the emotional distress they cause. Many social media barriers that bullies hide behind are fortified with anonymous facades.

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