What is SUICIDE?For those of you that do not

know, suicide is when a person kills themselves.

Most commonly, people commit suicide do to Stress or Depression.

Stress related SUICIDE..

Examples of suicide due to stress:

• Unemployment

• Family Conflict

• Trauma (such as rape)

• Isolation and/or loneliness

• Difficulties as a child (abuse, neglect)

• Loss of independence (ex- loss of limbs)

Depression related SUICIDE..

Some people suffer from an illness called Depression, which commonly leads to suicide.

Depression can occur for several reasons: – It runs In the family– Reasons such as family break-up, child abuse, rape– Sometimes depression can be caused by a

permanent disability or a terminal illness– Other times there is no obvious reason

Triggers of SUICIDE..

• Suicide can be triggered by:The ending of a relationshipBeing bullied at schoolArguments with parents or family membersThe death of a loved one Being abusedConfusion or rejection of sexualityAlcohol or drugs

Signs of Suicide..

Different signs of a suicidal person:Verbal Threats of suicide (such as, “you would

be better off without me”. Changes in someone's personality Signs of DepressionLoss of interest in plans for the futureDaring or a more risk-taking behaviorPrevious suicide attempts is also a good sign

of a suicidal person

Effects of families due to SUICIDE..

Its said that the family and friends of someone who committed suicide can feel a variation of feelings. Some may feel guilt, anger, resentment, maybe even remorse. Others may feel confused and greatly distressed over unresolved issues with the person. The loss of someone they care about can also scare people in to not wanting to get into other relationships in fear of it ending in suicide.

SUICIDE statistics…

• Suicide kills 30,000 people annually • Over 500,000 people attempt suicide a year• Suicide accounts for over 1% of deaths in

America• The risk of a person completing suicide after an

attempt is 100 times greater than their first failed attempt

• Substance abuse may be involved in 50% of all suicides. (Drugs and/or alcohol)

REFERENCES...

• http://www.mha-nc.org

• http://www.cyh.com

• http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com