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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Suicide Prevention

In 2005, the following statistics were put together about suicides in the USA by age group by the WHO

AGE People
5-14 272
15-24 4,202
25-34 4,981
35-44 6,536
45-54 6,976
55-64 4,195
65-74 2,338
75+ 3,051

If you or someone close to you shows signs of heading toward suicide, please call for help immediately.
Don’t know the signs? Here’s a few ways to know if you or someone you know needs help:
(taken directly from suicide.org website)

  • 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.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255), it’s free and available 24/7.

You can also visit suicide prevention websites. These sites give you tips on what signs to look out for, and what you can do to help.

http://www.suicidepreventionlifelinel.org/

http://www.save.org/

http://www.suicide.org/

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