Know the warning signs and risk factors that may increase your child's risk of suicide. Be aware − While rare in young children, suicide is possible.If parents or another adult in a young person's life suspect a problem with depression, they should: Healthy lifestyle habits (no substance abuse).Spiritual beliefs that value life and discourage suicide.Some things in life may help protect a person from suicidal thoughts or attempts: Writing stories and poems or posting writings online about death, dying or suicide.Saying goodbye to friends and family as if for the last time.Saying things like, “I’d be better off dead, “or “I wish I could disappear forever”.Talking or joking about committing suicide.Giving away or selling valuable or cherished possessions.Some signs that a child or teen is considering suicide may include: Talk of or efforts to run away from home.A major change in eating and / or sleeping patterns.Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school.Frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches.Increased irritability, anger or hostility.Decreased interest in activities or inability to enjoy previously favorite activities.If one or more of these signs of depression persist, parents should seek help: Child and adolescent psychiatrists advise parents to be aware of signs of depression in their children. The behavior of depressed children and teenagers may differ from the behavior of depressed adults. History of abuse or being severely bullied.Serious medical condition and / or pain.Stressful life events or loss and a lack of family support.Psychological disorder, especially depression, bipolar disorder and / or alcohol and drug abuse disorder.Family history of depression or suicide.Some of the leading factors that increase the risk of suicide among children and teens are: Although some of these risk factors cannot be changed, it is important to be aware that they can increase the possibility of a suicide attempt. There are some experiences in a child’s life that may put them at higher risk. If a child has symptoms of depression, lasting almost every day for two weeks or more, he or she needs to be evaluated.ĭepression is not the only risk factor for suicide. It's important to treat depression early to help prevent a mental health crisis. Research shows that more than 95 percent of people who kill themselves have depression or another diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorder, often in combination with other mental disorders. Remind yourself that you did the best you could with the information you had and seek help for yourself such as grief counseling or joining suicide survivor support groups.Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-24 years. If, in spite of your attempts to help, your loved one still attempts or completes suicide, don't blame yourself. Do your best to provide support and get help. Supporting a friend or loved one experiencing suicidal thoughts can be scary and taxing. The Yellow Ribbon Program: Program aimed at suicide prevention and awareness.Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education: Includes an FAQ, general information on suicide, some common statistics, symptoms of depression, a book list, and much more.Samaritans: A charity that provides 24/7 confidential emotional support to any person, irrespective of race, creed, age or status, who is suicidal or despairing.National Suicide Prevention Directory: Contact information for suicide prevention agencies by state.American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Locate support groups for friends and families of suicide victims.
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