preventing+suicide

__//**why does this happen?**//__ most people commit suicide because of temporary problems such as a bad relationships bullying could also be a factor __//**why is this a problem for american teens?**//__ this is a problem in american teens because there are more than 30,000 suicides per year 1/5 of which are in their teens. //**__who does this effect?__**// suicide in youths will grow at age 15-24 to 3rd leading cause of death as opposed to 5th in ages5-14**.** so this means that as teens get older suicidal tendencies grow so age is definitely a factor but gender also plays a part in suicide statistics so does ethnicity the ethnicity and race who most tend to commit suicide are white males __//**What are the statistics on the problem?**//__ a list of statistics on suicides are listed here [] it lists the statistics on what people are most at risk and how most people commit suicide What are some coping skills teens could learn 1 try talking to other people. 2 spend more time with people who are more optimistic about life or have recovered from depression 3 make sure that any dangerous medicines are given to a friend who can give you the right amount every day so as to prevent thoughts of overdose 4 remove any weapons from home that way you don’t have the chance 5stay away from bad habits such as drinking and drug use 6 just take care of yourself eat regularly get plenty of sleep etc. __//**What places could teens go for help**//__ teens could go to a psychiatrist or they could talk to their guidance councilor another possible solution would be the suicide hotline there are two numbers you can call the international number is ====1-800-784-2433 there are different more local numbers you could call depending on where you live these numbers can be found by clicking the link =>  SuicideHotlines.com ====


__**Possible Solutions to the problem for Teens**__ try to think of any thing to live for wether its in your past present or future when u find something grab hold of it and dont let go __**//Possible Solutions to the problem for Schools//**__ have teachers learn the warning signs of suicide and keep them monitoring students for any problems __//**Possible Solutions to the problem for Parents **//__ watch your teen make sure they arent getting into trouble be open to their point of view and try talking to them about suicide. "this is the sheath; there rust, and let me die.”Juliet this was the phrase that was said before she killed herself

//** 3 **//Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death among those 5-14 years old. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among those 15-24 years old. 4 [] **5**[] § 5     Talk with someone every day, preferably face to face. Though you feel like withdrawing, ask trusted friends and acquaintances to spend time with you. § Spend time with people who aren't depressed. This can lift you up and make you feel better. § If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can give them to you one day at a time. § Remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home. § Avoid alcohol and other drugs. They will only make you feel worse. § Wait until you are feeling better before doing things you find difficult or unpleasant. § Make a written schedule for yourself every day and stick to it, no matter what. § Don't skip meals, and get at least eight hours of sleep each night. § Get out in the sun or into nature for at least 30-minutes a day. § Make time for things that bring you joy. ||  5      Coping with suicidal thoughts 1 try talking to other people. 2 spend more time with people who are more optimistic about life or have recovered from depression 3 make sure that any dangerous medicines are given to a friend who can give you the right amount every day so as to prevent thoughts of overdose 4 remove any weapons from home that way you don’t have the chance 5stay away from bad habits such as drinking and drug use 6 just take care of yourself eat regularly get plenty of sleep etc.  || 1 this will give the answer to the question of why suicide happens 2 this information will provide the statistic I need to support my project3 I will use this information as my statistic for suicidal tendencies as of older youths as opposed to younger youths4 I will use this to provide another statistic but this time on gender and ethnicity.5 link will give the individual hotline numbers for each state   || 2"Suicide | LIVESTRONG.COM." //LIVESTRONG.COM - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle | LIVESTRONG.COM//. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. .
 * **1**Most teens interviewed after making a suicide attempt say that they did it because they were trying to escape from a situation that seemed impossible to deal with or to get relief from really bad thoughts or feelings2. More than 30000 Americans //**commit suicide**// each //**year**//, and 5000 of these people are //**teenagers**//
 * 1 teens sometimes commit suicide because they don’t like where they are in life and they don’t think things will get better2 there are more than 30,000 suicides per year 1/5 of which are in their teens.3 suicide in youths will grow at age 15-24 to 3rd leading cause of death as opposed to 5th in ages5-14. 4 a list of statistics can be found at this web address  [] (used as a widget)5 // for other numbers click the address to the right // []
 * 1 "Suicide." //KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health//. Web. 24 Sept. 2010. .

3 Age, By. "AFSP: Facts and Figures: National Statistics." //AFSP: Understanding and Preventing Suicide through Research, Education and Advocacy//. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. . 4"Suicide Statistics at Suicide.org! Suicide Statistics, Suicide Statistics, Suicide Statistics, Suicide Statistics, Suicide Statistics!" // Suicide.org: Suicide Prevention, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Support - Suicide.org! Suicide.org! Suicide.org! // Web. 29 Sept. 2010. . 5//SuicideHotlines.com - When You Feel You Can't Go On -- Let Someone Know Your Pain.// Web. 29 Sept. 2010. . 5 //  SuicideHotlines.com - When You Feel You Can't Go On -- Let Someone Know Your Pain. // Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://suicidehotlines.com/>. ||