Adolescence is a tough time in which the body and mind undergo great changes. In childhood, children go through a kind of adolescence, only that by not having problems, or not being aware of them, they do not have the same risk of suicide as the older ones. Nevertheless, we must take care of the mental health of our children from the beginning and not when it's too late.
Knowing the reasons why young people decide to kill themselves is important to try to prevent it in future cases. In our country, suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people from 15 to 29 years old. Despite not accounting for the majority of deaths, their possible causes must be known in order to prevent them in the future. The most used method, according to the latest studies, have been hanging, strangulation or suffocation followed by jumping into the void.
Leading Causes of Suicide Among Teens
Depression
Es one of the leading causes of suicide, not only among the young, but also among the oldest. Young children can get it too. Depressions have to be considered as something important. If your child tells you that he is depressed, listen to him. It is not just a way of speaking; you may really be depressed and need help. This mental pathology causes extreme feelings and limits, such as hopelessness and worthlessness. They are young people who feel that they are worthless and that they do not contribute anything in this world.
In addition, a risk factor is the bad domestic environment. The bullying that many people suffer can lead to depression. If they feel isolated at school or at home, they are more likely to be depressed or have sad thoughts, which can lead to self-harm and ultimately suicide. Let your child know every day that you are there for him; that he is not alone in the world and that he can always count on you. Help him whenever possible and invite him to discuss his sadness with a professional. But the most important thing is to get to the starting point of this state and know what it is due to.
Suffer a very strong emotional blow
There have been cases of suicide in young people without apparent problems, with totally happy lives, who have taken their own lives from one day to the next. Suffering a severe emotional shock or disappointment can lead to suicidal tendencies if you don't know how to deal with these problems. A romantic breakup, the rejection of someone who was appreciated or failure in what they set out to do, are the main circumstances that lead adolescents to extreme measures such as committing suicide.
Stress
More and more teens are being diagnosed with stress, in most cases from studies or negative thoughts about their future. Having low self-esteem and being too pressured or worried can put the body and mind in an emotional state that many do not know how to get out of.. You have to try to teach them from the earliest childhood to understand their feelings.
Listen to your child when he is most upset. You may be having a lot of load on your head, which can easily lead to manic-depressive states, self-harm or use of narcotic substances to try to get out of that state.
Drugs
The ease of buying drugs in our country is a serious problem for our youth. Something that begins as "just to try" can end in a vice difficult to remove Among the most delicate minds Drugs seem like an easy way out, but it will only be temporary. Over time the mind will deteriorate and may lead to suicide.
Mental disorders
Finally, a mental disorder can lead our youth to kill themselves. The adolescents who have had a family history of mental problems or who have experienced the suicide of another family member, are at higher risk of killing themselves. The above causes can lead to a more serious mental disorder, such as paranoid schizophrenia, personality disorders and other mental illnesses that can alter how the world is perceived.
The tricky thing about suicide is that it has no common cause; if he had it, it would probably have already been solved or it would occur on many fewer occasions. If you are a person who has ever had or has thoughts of this type, ask for help. Talk it over with someone you trust, and take a step back. Remember; no matter how many clouds are in the sky, the sun always shines overhead.
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I am interested in the subject, I was a high school teacher and during my 38 years as a teacher, I experienced three cases of suicide in my high school. I am studying the issue and how to contain young people in this situation.
Thank you.