Suicide Prevention Tips

In the Mix is the Emmy award winning PBS documentary series for teens. There’s no question that critical depression, self-mutilation, suicide attempts and deaths are increasing among middle school age youth. • Pediatrics (Feb 2007) reports that among 2003 and 2004, for youth aged 14-19 the suicide rate increased by 11% and for youth aged ten-14, the rate elevated by 8%. They also report that depression impacts 1 of every single eight teenagers. • As several as 9% of teens are engaging in some form of self-mutilation, typically starting as young teens. • The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (July 2007) reports that 21% of youths under age 18 who died by suicide had created a prior try and 31% had told someone they were thinking of suicide. The earlier it is identified and treated, the better the prognosis. Even so, the signs are frequently dismissed as typical adolescent moods. Buddies or siblings are often the very first to suspect a dilemma and the only ones the individual will confide in— and the depressed individual may possibly persuade their confidant to promise not to tell any individual. Sadly, most young teens are reluctant to break a promise, afraid to lose a buddy or seem untrustworthy. The program is mainly directed at middle school students who are seriously depressed, self-mutilating or at danger of suicide, as nicely as their buddies, peers and siblings. Via sharing private experiences and advice, the system assists these teens, as nicely as their friends, who typically feel helpless. The DVD will …
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