Teenage suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, particularly among those aged 15-24. Suicide rates are higher among females than males. Common risk factors for teen suicide include depression, substance abuse, family history of mental illness, physical or sexual abuse, stress, and feelings of hopelessness. Warning signs can include changes in behavior, sleep, interests and talk of suicide. Prevention efforts should encourage communication, ensure access to mental healthcare, and remove means of self-harm.

2. TeenAge Suicide

3. Over one million people
commit suicide every year,
making it the tenth-leading
cause of death worldwide. It is
a leading cause of death
among teenagers and adults
under . There are an
estimated 10 to 20 million non-
fatal attempted suicides every
year worldwide by the World
Health Organization.

4. Suicide is fourth leading cause of
death for children between the
ages of 10 to 14

5. Statistics
Suicide is the third-leading
cause of death for young
people between the ages of 15 and 24 years.
During a 12 month
preceding survey in 2008
24.1% of students had thought seriously about attempting suicide
17.7% of students had made a specific plan to attempt suicide
8.7% of students had attempted suicide

6. -Female students , were more likely
than male students to have thought
seriously about suicide.
- Female students were more likely
than male students to have
attempted suicide

7. The Rate of Teenage suicide
The Rate of Teenage Suicide in 2011
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8. Teenage Suicide in Bangladesh

9. • Having trouble concerting or thinking clearly.
• Giving away belongings.
• Talking about going away or the need to “get my
affairs in order”.
• Suddenly changing behavior, especially calmness
after a period anxiety.
• Losing interest in activities they used to enjoy.
• Performing self destructive behavio rs, such as
heavily drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, or cutting
their body.

10. SYMTOMS BEFORE SUICIDE
• Pulling away from friends or not wanting go out.
• Suddenly having trouble in school or work.
• Talking about death or suicide or even saying that
they want to hurt themselves.
• Talking about fooling hopeless or guilty.
• Changing sleep or eating habit.

11. • Clear warning signs precede suicides in more than
90% of cases
• More suicides occur because of depression than
being afflicted by fatal diseases
• Not all teenagers who commit suicide are mentally ill
• Possibility of completing a suicide increases with the
number of attempts
• Most teen suicides can be prevented by effective
communication and psychotherapy
• One should pay attention to the post-depressive
period, when the individual looks near normal, yet it
could be an unsafe period

12. why?

13. -This mental disorder can cause feelings of
hopelessness and worthlessness, according to Kids Health.
-Depression can be particularly harmful for
teens who experience violence at home or at school and feel
isolated from their peers or lack a social network of friends.
- Approximately 75 percent of people who
commit suicide suffer from depression, according to the Harris
County Psychiatric Center at the University of Texas.

14. -loss of a boyfriend or girlfriend and
failure at school or in sports may trigger suicidal
tendencies in teens.
-they are factors that contribute to a
teen's taking extreme measures, the National
Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out.

15. -Stress, confusion, pressure and worries
about self-worth are common problems in many
teens that can trigger suicide, according to the
American Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry.
-In some cases, teens may be victims of
physical or sexual abuse. These are unsettling
matters that intensify uncertain feelings such as
distress, anxiety or agitation.

17. -Teens with a family history of
mental disorders or suicide are at increased risk
of suicide or suicide attempts.
-Low levels of the chemical may lead
to impulsive behavior, including suicide.

18. -When a girl exposed by someone in
our society, then she fells shy & depress also.
Then the girl committed suicide.

19. Some of the common causes of
stress that effect kids here at
west are…
-school
-work
-parents
-money
-dating/relationships
On a scale of 1 to 10 of how stressed
students feel, the average = 6.5.

20. 33.3% of students have
contemplated suicide

21. HOW TO PREVENT SUICIDE
• If we suspect that any teenager might be thinking about suicide, we should not
remain silent. Suicide is preventable, but we must act quickly.
• Ask teenager about his/her unusual behaviors.
• Work on a close, positive relationship with that child. This can be a life-saving
safety valve to the depressed and troubled youth.
• Don’t be afraid to say the word “suicide” if we think it may be an option. Getting
the word out in the open may help your teen think someone has heard his cries
for help. Support and early intervention can be effective in this matter.
• Reassure any teen that we love him. Remind the child that no matter how awful
his problems seem, they can be worked out, and we are willing to help.
• Ask that teen to talk about his problems. Listen carefully. Do not dismiss the
problems or get angry.
• Remove all potentially lethal weapons from our home, including
guns, pills, kitchen utensils, and ropes.
• Seek professional help. Ask teen’s doctor to guide that boy/girl. A variety of
outpatient and hospital-based treatment programs are available.

22. Why Suicide Prevention
is Important
• Third leading cause of death for teens
• Second leading cause of death in colleges
• For every completion, there are between 50-200 attempts
• CDC Youth Risk Survey: 8.5% grades 9-12 reported attempt in past
year
• 25% high school students report suicide ideation
• Attempt rate increasing for 10-14 year olds
• Same risk and protective factors for suicide as other problem
behaviors such as drugs, violence, risky sexual activities

25. Presentation
submitted by :
• SAJID UL AHSAN (12-22636-3)
• NUSRATH AHAMED
• ISHTIAQUE AHMED
• JAHIDUL ISLAM
• ABDUL WAHID

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