SUICIDE PREVENTION: April 2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Even when you feel like thing's can't get better and that your alone, ask for help. Someone out there think's that you are too important to lose. So just don't give up, life is worth living even when you're down.

Suicide is never the last option. There is always another way! You will always have your family and friends, even if you think there long gone.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Were all in this together.

We're all in this together, help the fight against suicide. The life you save... could be your own.

Suicide Facts

Here are some things you should watch out for if you know someone who is from the ages of 10-14 and has...

mood disorder
having attempted it in the past
having a gun in the house

These are some red flags that the child could be seriously considering suicide.

Suicide Rates by State

Population Density By State and Suicide Rates

suicide rate rankings:

1. Alaska: Population density=1.2 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=1
2. Wyoming: Population density=5.8 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=3
3. Montana: Population density=6.8 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=4
4. North Dakota: Population density=9.7 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=14
5. South Dakota: Population density=10.7 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=25
6. New Mexico: Population density=17 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=2
7. Idaho: Population density=19 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=11
8. Nebraska: Population density=23.8 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=41
9. Nevada: Population density=24.6 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=5
10. Utah: Population density=33.6 people per square mile, Suicide Rank=9

Suicide Hotlines

Suicidal?
Need Help Now?
Call 911
or
1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
or
1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)
or
Text Telephone:
1-800-799-4TTY
(1-800-799-4889)

Military Veterans
Suicide Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK
(Press 1)

Suicide Hotline
in Spanish:
1-800-273-TALK
(Press 2)

LGBT Youth
Suicide Hotline:
1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Global Suicide Rates (Female) in the US

Causes of Suicide

Untreated Depression
Bullying (Cyber, Verbal, Physical)
Death of loved one
Mental illness
Loss of job
Low self-esteem
Drug abuse
Feeling taken advantage of
Legal problems
Feeling like things will never get better
Abuse (Sexual, Verbal)
Being victimized
Loss of hope
Loss of Relationships (Girlfriend/boyfriend, of Best friend)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Interview Questionnaire for our Expert

Expert Questionnaire

1. What motivated you to get involved?
2. Have you had a personal experience with suicide?
3. What time of the year do you get the most calls?
4. Do many people call you more than once?
5. What do the people usually say when they call you?
6. Do you believe that suicide is on the rise or the fall?
7. What is the most interesting or memorable situation you've been in involving suicide?
8. What is your most memorable code?
9. Is there a hot line that people can call?
10.What do you usually tell people that say they want to commit suicide?

Research Questions

Research Questions

1. How many men commit suicide?
2. How many women commit suicide?
3. How do people commit suicide?
4. Why do people commit suicide?
5. What state has the highest amount of suicides?
6. How many people who commit suicide use drugs?
7. How many people who commit suicide have been bullied?
8. How many people who commit suicide do it because of failed relationships?
9. How many people who commit suicide are under 18?
10. How many people who commit suicide have divorced parents?
11. How many people who commit suicide are clinically depressed?
12. How many people who commit suicide have recently lost a family member?

Monday, April 4, 2011

Suicide Story

More Facts

There are three female suicide attempts for each male attempt. (CDC, AAS)
In 2004 it is estimated there were 811,000 suicide attempts in the US. (AAS)
According to the Violent Death Reporting System, in 2004 73% of suicides also tested positive for at least one substance (alcohol, cocaine, heroin or marijuana).
Suicide can be prevented through education and public awareness.
Research has shown medications and therapy to be effective suicide prevention.
It is estimated that there are at least 4.5 million survivors in this country. (AAS)
An average of one person dies by suicide every 16.2 minutes. (CDC, AAS)

Suicide Facts (Video)

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Over 34,000 people in the U.S. die by suicide every year.

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Currently, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.

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Every day, approximately 95 Americans take their own life.

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A person dies by suicide about every 15 minutes in the U.S.

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In the U.S. in 2007 (the latest year for which rates are available), the suicide rate.

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There are four male suicides for every female suicide, but three female attempts suicide.

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Firearms are the most frequent method of suicide among adults in the U.S.

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Over 90 percent of people who die by suicide had at least one psychiatric illness.

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Alcoholism is a factor in about 30 percent of all suicide deaths.

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Early recognition and treatment of depression and other psychiatric illnesses.

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Certain personality disorders, such as borderline and antisocial personality.

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• Over 4,000 people aged 15–24 die by suicide each year in the United States.

Youth suicide rates vary widely among different racial and ethnic groups.

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Twenty percent of American high school students report having seriously depressing thoughts.

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Seventy percent of youth who make a suicide attempt are frequent users of drugs.

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Over 90 percent of youth who die by suicide had at least one psychiatric illness.

Worldwide there are more deaths due to suicide than to accidents, homicides

and war combined.

Helpful info. Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Doctors

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/recognizing-depression-symptoms?utm_account=C-D&utm_medium=google&utm_semcampaign=Depression+%5BMental+Health%5D+-+ROC&utm_adgroup=Symptoms+Exact&utm_match=Exact&utm_query=suicide%20facts&utm_term=suicide+facts&utm_content=6218815957&utm_source=google&marinid=UJkD7yqT

mo facts

Substance abuse is a risk factor for suicide.
In 2004, 32,439 people died by suicide. (CDC)
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. (homicide is 15th). (CDC)
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. (homicide is 15th). (CDC)

FACTS

Almost 30,000 people die every year (of suicide). Between 1952 and 1995, suicide in young adults nearly tripled. Over half of all suicides occur in adult men, ages 25-65.
The strongest risk factor for suicide is depression. 1 in 65,000 children ages 10 to 14 commit suicide each year.

Info. on how to get help

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Warning Signs

Suicide Warning Signs:

Appearing depressed or sad most of the time.
(Untreated depression is the number one cause for suicide.)
Talking or writing about death or suicide.
Withdrawing from family and friends.
Feeling hopeless.
Feeling helpless.
Feeling strong anger or rage.
Feeling trapped -- like there is no way out of a situation.
Experiencing dramatic mood changes.
Abusing drugs or alcohol.
Exhibiting a change in personality.
Acting impulsively.
Losing interest in most activities.
Experiencing a change in sleeping habits.
Experiencing a change in eating habits.
Losing interest in most activities.
Performing poorly at work or in school.
Giving away prized possessions.
Writing a will.
Feeling excessive guilt or shame.
Acting recklessly.

It should be noted that some people who die by suicide do not show any suicide warning signs.