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Teenage suicideTeenagers health & lifestyle guideIn recent years teenage suicide has almost doubled and it is now the third leading cause of death in teenagers and young people between the ages of 15 to 24 years, with thousands of teenagers taking their lives each year. Bullying in school is one of the top reasons for teenage suicide and low self-esteem issues a close second. It is thought that girls are twice as likely to try committing suicide but more boys actually succeed, the reason being this is that boys choose more aggressive means for which to end their lives than girls. What causes so many teenagers to commit suicide? Depression, low self-esteem, bullying and the break up of teenage relationships are all common reasons why so many teenagers choose to commit suicide, pressure during exams is another big reason as is feelings of helplessness. For some teenagers suicide seems to be the only way out of problems they face, this is thought to be down to the fact that many teenagers going through puberty find it hard to deal with all the new emotions that course through their body due to hormone changes. Do teenagers show any signs before committing suicide? There are many signs that could lead up to the teenager committing suicide but sometimes these warning signs are hid, some of the more common signs that could indicate that teenagers are having problems are: * Major changes in eating habits and sleep patterns. * Withdrawal from regular activities and social life. * Rebellious behaviour. * Running away from home. * Turning to drugs or alcohol. * Big changes to the personality. * Difficulty on focusing at a particular task. * Giving away possessions. * Loss of interest. * Poor performance in school and school work. * Complaining they feel bad. * Letting their appearance go downhill. * Having bizarre thoughts. * Suddenly paying attention to the cleanliness of their room. * Suddenly becoming cheerful after being depressed for a long time. Of course all of the above could just mean that your teenager is going through a tough time and is a little down as sometimes happens with teenagers, but they can also show signs that they are thinking of suicide, you should always talk with your child or get them to see someone if they are down for more than 2 weeks. You should always talk openly and freely with your teenager and listen to them, let them know you are there for them if they need you. Always take your child seriously when they are talking and don't be quick to brush aside their thoughts and feelings, what might seem like nothing to you could seem like a mountain to your teenager. |
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