6. Facts About Teen Suicide
Every 100 minutes a teen commits
11th leading cause of death in the United States
7. Facts About Teen Suicide
Every 100 minutes a teen commits
11th leading cause of death in the United States
A major factor of suicide is depression
8. Facts About Teen Suicide
Every 100 minutes a teen commits
11th leading cause of death in the United States
A major factor of suicide is depression
Common methods:
* Shooting - 60% of all suicides, 1st most common
* Drug overdose - 2nd most common among women
* Hanging - 2nd most common among men
* Others - suffocation, electrocution, intentional car accident, severing a vein, & jumping
9. Facts About Teen Suicide
Every 100 minutes a teen commits
11th leading cause of death in the United States
A major factor of suicide is depression
Common methods:
* Shooting - 60% of all suicides, 1st most common
* Drug overdose - 2nd most common among women
* Hanging - 2nd most common among men
* Others - suffocation, electrocution, intentional car accident, severing a vein, & jumping
Hospital visits for attempts cost $33,000 per visit with 730,000 attempts a year
10. Facts About Teen Suicide
Every 100 minutes a teen commits
11th leading cause of death in the United States
A major factor of suicide is depression
Common methods:
* Shooting - 60% of all suicides, 1st most common
* Drug overdose - 2nd most common among women
* Hanging - 2nd most common among men
* Others - suffocation, electrocution, intentional car accident, severing a vein, & jumping
Hospital visits for attempts cost $33,000 per visit with 730,000 attempts a year
Causes:
* Alcohol & drugs
* No connection to parents
* Depression
* Stressful event
12. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
13. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
More than 1,000 people every year are hospitalized
14. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
More than 1,000 people every year are hospitalized
Nationally, there have been an average of 30,000-50,000 suicides annually
15. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
More than 1,000 people every year are hospitalized
Nationally, there have been an average of 30,000-50,000 suicides annually
Males are ïŹve times more likely than females to attempt suicide
16. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
More than 1,000 people every year are hospitalized
Nationally, there have been an average of 30,000-50,000 suicides annually
Males are ïŹve times more likely than females to attempt suicide
For 15-34 year olds in Maine, suicide is the second-leading cause of death
17. Statistics of Teen Suicide in Maine
Number of completed suicides in Maine averages about 160 annually
More than 1,000 people every year are hospitalized
Nationally, there have been an average of 30,000-50,000 suicides annually
Males are ïŹve times more likely than females to attempt suicide
For 15-34 year olds in Maine, suicide is the second-leading cause of death
For 35-55 year olds in Maine, suicide is the fourth-leading cause of death
21. Facts About Depression
Most common psychological problem in the United States
Affects 20% of adult women, 10% of adult men, & 5% of teens
* 1 out of 8 teens have depression
* 70% treated will experience it again
22. Facts About Depression
Most common psychological problem in the United States
Affects 20% of adult women, 10% of adult men, & 5% of teens
* 1 out of 8 teens have depression
* 70% treated will experience it again
You can feel sad, discouraged, hopeless, or even exhausted
23. Facts About Depression
Most common psychological problem in the United States
Affects 20% of adult women, 10% of adult men, & 5% of teens
* 1 out of 8 teens have depression
* 70% treated will experience it again
You can feel sad, discouraged, hopeless, or even exhausted
Different types:
* Reactive
* Major
* Bipolar disorder
* Atypical disorder
* Seasonal affective disorder
* Postpartum
24. Facts About Depression
Most common psychological problem in the United States
Affects 20% of adult women, 10% of adult men, & 5% of teens
* 1 out of 8 teens have depression
* 70% treated will experience it again
You can feel sad, discouraged, hopeless, or even exhausted
Different types:
* Reactive
* Major
* Bipolar disorder
* Atypical disorder
* Seasonal affective disorder
* Postpartum
Reactive depression is the most common with teens
27. Understanding the Signs of Depression
Serious depression isnât something that just goes away
28. Understanding the Signs of Depression
Serious depression isnât something that just goes away
Requires long-term care
29. Understanding the Signs of Depression
Serious depression isnât something that just goes away
Requires long-term care
80% of people with depression can improve
30. Understanding the Signs of Depression
Serious depression isnât something that just goes away
Requires long-term care
80% of people with depression can improve
Sleep could prevent depression
* Improves mood
* Memory
* Creativity