Suicide Prevention Tactics: The Leading Causes Of Suicide
“Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” An innumerable amount of people believe suicide is a growing epidemic in today’s society. In fact, statistics show in the year 2013, 41,149 suicides had been reported as well as many that went unreported. Although there are suicide prevention tactics, there is not a known solution for the rapid increase of suicide deaths. One of the leading causes of suicide is depression, which can be caused by numerous reasons. Some of the reasons include: abuse, neglect, financial hardships, health problems, addictions, marital problems, and bullying. Most of the recently names problems can be resolved by treatment or counseling; sadly not everyone is aware of the help that is available to
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One of the leading reasons is that alcohol addiction and abuse leads to unemployment and separation from the family. Alcohol abuse also leads to or exacerbates underlying thoughts of depression as well as lowering inhibitions against impulsive action and impairs judgement.
According to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is is important to know that some factors are identified as increasing risk are not factors that can lead to or predict a suicide attempt. Some risk factors sometimes confuse with warning signs of suicide, and generally suicide prevention pamphlets mix the two into lists of “what to watch out for.” Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that an individual will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. Protective factors are characteristics that make it less likely that individuals will consider, attempt, or die by …show more content…
However, there is help available if someone you know has any warning signs, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available and it is encouraged to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), so that they will be able to direct one to what resources are available in the area. A call is routed to the Lifeline center closest to your area code. The local crisis center may have resources such as counseling or in-patient treatment centers for the friend or family member. Most importantly, please encourage them to call the
One of the leading reasons is that alcohol addiction and abuse leads to unemployment and separation from the family. Alcohol abuse also leads to or exacerbates underlying thoughts of depression as well as lowering inhibitions against impulsive action and impairs judgement.
According to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is is important to know that some factors are identified as increasing risk are not factors that can lead to or predict a suicide attempt. Some risk factors sometimes confuse with warning signs of suicide, and generally suicide prevention pamphlets mix the two into lists of “what to watch out for.” Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that an individual will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. Protective factors are characteristics that make it less likely that individuals will consider, attempt, or die by …show more content…
However, there is help available if someone you know has any warning signs, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available and it is encouraged to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), so that they will be able to direct one to what resources are available in the area. A call is routed to the Lifeline center closest to your area code. The local crisis center may have resources such as counseling or in-patient treatment centers for the friend or family member. Most importantly, please encourage them to call the