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Teen Suicide

Teen Suicide. Background, risk factors, prevention. For those viewing this online.

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Teen Suicide

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  1. Teen Suicide Background, risk factors, prevention

  2. For those viewing this online • I’ve added some explanatory notes to some of the slides. So, I recommend you view this on the “Notes Page” view. Or if you just look at it normal view, you should be able to read my notes at the bottom. (See next slide.) You won’t be able to see my notes if you view it as a Slide Show.

  3. Pride Surveys, Spring 2009, Mountain Brook“Have you thought about committing suicide?”

  4. National trends in youth suicide • Steady increase from 1960s through 1995. • Steady decrease from 1995 through 2004. • Sharp increase in 2004. • Slight decrease in 2005. (Last year of data).

  5. National Suicide Rates age 15-24

  6. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  7. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  8. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  9. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  10. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  11. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  12. Alabama: Top Causes of Death, Teenagers, 2006

  13. Suicide Rates, 2005, per 100,000 population, by age group

  14. Suicide Rates, All Ages Combined, by Sex & Ethnicity, 2005

  15. risk factors for suicide • Depression • Substance Abuse • Behavior Problems • Availability of Gun • Previous Suicide Attempts • Family History of Depression or Substance Abuse • Recent Traumatic Event • Being Bullied • Sexual Identity Issues (4 times higher risk than heterosexual youth, either #1 or #2 cause of death. )

  16. Depression • Unhappiness • Helplessness/apathy/hopelessness • Isolation • Grades drop • Loss of interest in activities • Changes in sleeping and eating • Sudden outbursts of temper / intense irritability

  17. Substance abuse Depression Substance Abuse Suicidality

  18. 2009 Pride: Alcohol

  19. Behavior problems • Getting in trouble in school or with the law, fighting with parents, other behavior problems. • Particularly when chronic and severe—Major contributor to suicide in youth (and adults) • Incarceration: Major suicide risk in all age groups, including youth.

  20. Suicide Methods, 2005

  21. Pride Surveys, Spring 2008“Have you thought about committing suicide?”

  22. Pride Surveys, Spring 2008“Have you thought about committing suicide?”

  23. Prevention in school settings

  24. Imminent Danger Signs • Talking about death and wanting to die. • Suicidal plans. Suicide time frames. • Previous attempts. • Friends attempt or complete suicide. • Giving away personal possessions. • Telling a friend about plans. • Writing notes about plans.

  25. What can help. • Take suicidal language seriously. • ASKING DIRECTLY • Open, honest communication. • Adults coping with their fears. • Being willing to ask and ask in plain language. • No secrecy/confidentiality pacts. • Following up with high-risk students after a community suicide. • Counselor referrals.

  26. Some resources for teens (205) 328-LINK www.crisiscenterbham.com/teen.htm (telephone, self-help resources) National Hotlines 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-273-TALK

  27. For more information… wiselyd@mtnbrook.k12.al.us

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