Transcript Causes of Suicide - Jasmine L. Badr`s Senior Portfolio

• By: Megan Hillendahl
Brandon Schnars
Dorothy Madronich
Will Ortega, Jazi Badr,
Eileene Lambert
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The act of taking one’s own
life due to stress,
depression, and conflicted
emotions
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A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn't
mean that help isn't wanted. Most people who commit
suicide don't want to die—they just want to stop hurting.
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning
signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or
family member is considering suicide, you might be
afraid to bring up the subject. But talking openly about
suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life.
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Feeling
unneeded/unwanted
 Feeling like you don’t
matter
 Bullying
 Being the victim of
abuse or assualt
 Terminal or serious
illness
 Death of a loved one
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Big divorce or other break
up
Huge loss (car, money, job,
money)
Preoccupation with
death/dying
Addictions to substances,
self harm, gambling, etc.
Untreated mental health
issues (depression, anxiety,
etc.)
Post traumatic stress
disorder
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All of these causes can cause depression, which,
when untreated, is the most likely cause for
suicide.
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Did you know:
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As of 2009, the average suicide rate in the U.S. is 12
people per 100,000. That’s 36,664 people dying at
their own hands per year.
Did you know:
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As of 2010, Greenland has the highest rate of
suicides with 134 males, and 79 females committing
it per year. That’s an average of 108 people per
100,000 persons annually that are taking their own
life.
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Having trouble concentrating or thinking
clearly
Saying things like “I wish I were dead” or “I
wish I was never born”
Sudden change of behavior, especially
calmness after a period of anxiety
Talking about going away
Pulling away from friends or not wanting to go
out
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Performing self-destructive behaviors, such as
heavily drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, or
cutting their body
Suddenly having trouble in school or work
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Talking about death or suicide, saying they
want to hurt themselves
Changing sleep or eating habits
Getting affairs in order with no logical
explanation for why it is being done
Developing personality changes
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Men commit suicide 5x greater
Women attempt suicide 3x greater
Men are more likely to use firearms
Women are more likely to use poison or pills
1% of people who harm themselves complete
suicide within 2 years of 1st act. (Too many)
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Call the national suicide hotline 1-800-273-8255
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
This place contains a bunch of people who
want to help others and have had past
experiences with suicide (friends, family, or
themselves)
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Join or listen in to Local Support Groups or
have consular sessions to get ideas on how to
help your friends and yourself.
Just be there for your friends, let them know
you are there for them
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If you want to find out more information about
suicide, you can visit www.Afsp.org! It will tell
and show you how to deal with suicide and
how to help prevent it through walks and
rallies.
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If you are feeling suicidal, call the Suicide
Prevention Lifeline, where a trained counselor
will answer your questions and help you.
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World Suicide Prevention Day- Sept 10th
2011, estimated 40 countries held awareness
events to mark occasion
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Showing respect
Loyalty
Building up Self-esteem
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1. How can you tell if someone is suicidal?
2. In 2010, which country had the highest
suicide rate in the world?
3. What are 3 main causes of suicide?
4. What are 3 main symptoms of a suicidal
individual?
5. What are some prevention methods for
troubled individuals?
6. What kind of support is available for suicidal
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