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Suicide is on the rise. Certainly, the recent tragic news of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain is on everyone’s minds. Were there suicide warning signs?<\/p>\n
According to a report released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), death by suicide has increased by nearly 25% in the last two decades.<\/p>\n
Suicide<\/strong> is the 10th leading cause of death<\/strong> for all ages. There are nearly 123 suicides every day<\/strong>, with the highest rate among middle-aged white males<\/strong>. (source: American Association of Suicidology<\/a>),<\/p>\n Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 25<\/strong> in America.<\/p>\n What is causing this rise? Some say its due to the alarming rise of mental illness<\/a>, which now represents 1 in 5 Americans or 40 million people. The rate is the same for our youth<\/a>, ages 13-18.<\/p>\n Others feel social isolation is to blame. In the General Social Survey (GSS)<\/a>, the authors asked respondents how many confidants they felt they could entrust with important matters. <\/p>\n In 1985, the number of confidants was 2.94. When the survey was repeated again in 2004, the number of confidants decreased to 2.08. <\/p>\n Even more interesting was that the number of people who said they had no one with whom they could discuss important matters tripled.<\/strong> I have to imagine today this number is even greater.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suicide is high amongst kids who feel they may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. According to the Human Rights Campaign<\/a>, <\/p>\n “26% of LGBT youth say their biggest problems are:<\/p>\n Not feeling comfortable about sharing their innermost feelings with others close to them leads to isolation, which can lead to shame and depression. Shame and depression can lead to anxiety and suicide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The LGBTQ suicidal statistics are staggering. According to Save.org…<\/a><\/p>\n Suicide warning signs are hard to assess if you are unaware your child is LGBTQ. It’s hard to tell how many suicides are actually LGBTQ youths, but it is often a question asked after a suicide occurs for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n There are not always obvious suicide warning signs, but usually there are. According to Save.org<\/a>, an organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide, you need to be concerned when someone is talking about…<\/p>\n Print these suicide warning signs out and keep them handy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you see suicide warning signs and suspect your child, spouse, or someone else is contemplating suicide, <\/p>\n Ask them…<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you having thoughts of suicide?<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you having thoughts about harming yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n You may surprise them and begin a conversation that may have never occurred. The best way to communicate with them is with straightforwardness, honesty, and gentleness.<\/p>\n Tell them that you are concerned about them. Suicidal thoughts can be curable, suicide cannot. Social support, professionals, and medicine can help.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All resources are free and confidential and offer a trained counselor to talk to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a><\/p>\n Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide<\/a> <\/p>\nLGQBT Suicidal Stats<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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