The document summarizes the results of a survey of 66 high school students about self-destructive behaviors. 13.7% reported using illegal drugs to solve problems, 22.7% used alcohol, and 9% intentionally harmed themselves. Students believed the most common causes of such behaviors were peer pressure, mental instability, low self-esteem, and stress. The effects included violence, suicide, and increased stress for families and depression. While most students knew no one with problems, over a quarter did, and 41% felt there was not enough support for students seeking help.

1. Self Destructive Behavior in High School Students By: Andrea Burns Kimberley Love

2. What is self-destructive behavior? Self-destructive behavior is a term used to describe a broad set of extreme actions and emotions including self-harm and drug abuse.

3. Sample Size 66 Students including all grade levels 9-12

4. Have you ever contemplated suicide? 4.5% said Yes 95.5% said No

5. Have you ever used illegal drugs to solve your problem? 13.7% said Yes 86.3% said No

6. Have you ever used alcohol as a way to solve your problem? 22.7% said Yes 77.3% said No

7. Have you ever harmed yourself intentionally? 9% said Yes 91% said No

8. Have you ever participated in a violent act? 28.8% said Yes 71.2% said No

9. Have you ever been scared to be around peers because you feel your are dangerous to them or dangerous to yourself? 7.6% voted Yes 92.4% voted No

10. Students at West Senior believe the cause of self destructive behavior is… peer pressure mental instability self-esteem stress depression home life bullying media **Most common answers**

11. The effect of self-destructive behavior on the individual or people around them violence suicide stress to family and friends more depression **Most common answers**

12. How many people to West Senior Students know have a problem with self-destructive behavior? 66.7% said they know no one (44 students) 15.2% said they know at least one person (10 students) 12.1% said they knew two or more ( 8 students) 6.0% had no response ( 4 students)

13. Do you think there is enough support for students that if they need help they can seek it? 59% voted YES 41% voted NO

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