Suicide is a serious issue, with 33,000 people dying by suicide in the US each year, most commonly middle-aged white males in the spring. Reasons for suicide include aging, loss of a loved one, substance abuse, emotional trauma, physical illness, social isolation, unemployment, and depression. Teens often commit suicide due to family issues like divorce or violence at home, school problems, feeling worthless, and substance abuse. Warning signs include talking about death, giving away possessions, changes in behavior, low self-esteem, withdrawal, and feeling hopeless. Surveys show that many people have considered or known someone who attempted suicide, with depression being a leading cause. Anyone considering suicide or having made an attempt should

1. By: Sigourney Sansone & Jenn Niedbalski Suicide

2. Did you know ? 33,000 people in the U.S. die every year from suicide. There are four male suicides for every one female. Suicide is ranked the eleventh reason for deaths in the U.S. and third among young adults. Suicide is committed by young adults and the elderly more than any other age group. White males are the most common to commit suicide. Most suicide is committed in the spring in the morning.

3. Why do people commit suicide ? Aging Death of a loved one Dependence on alcohol or another drug Emotional trauma Guilty feelings Serious physical illness Social isolationism Romantic break up Unemployment or financial problems

4. Why do teens commit suicide ? Divorce of parents Violence in the home Inability to find success in school Feeling of worthlessness Rejection by friends or peers Substance abuse Death of someone close to them The suicide of a friend he/she knows online

5. What are the signs and symptoms ? Talking about dying Giving away of processions Change in behavior & personality Low self-esteem Lack of hope for the future Withdrawal from loved once & lack of interest in activities Feeling worthless and guilty Fatigue or lack of energy Difficulty concentrating

6. According to West Senior : Seven out of twenty people surveyed have wanted to commit suicide Eight out of twenty people know someone who has or has tried to commit suicide And the most common reason people think it happens is depression & feeling worthless

7. Get help now ! In the book twisted by Laurie halse anderson tyler miller tried to commit suicide if you know, this shouldn’t be taken lightly and is a serious issue in the u.s. and around the world, If you know anyone who is thinking about committing suicide or has attempted to suicide, get help as soon as possible. Talk to them about it & if it very serious notify an adult as soon as possible. Suicide can be prevented.