Adolescents and the Suicide

Dr. Wagner Paulon

2009

Most studies in this field, we investigated a possible

association between suicide stories appearing in the
media and the increased rate of suicide in the general
population. Although the subject is still controversial,
some studies indicate serious stories about suicide in the
media, novels and documentaries, all are associated with
a high suicide rate. There are also positions against youth
exposure to the large volume of information, stories and
discussion groups on the Internet about suicide, which
may encourage them to conduct (The set of reactions can
be observed in an individual, being on your environment,
and in certain circumstances) suicide.

Children can be protected from suicidal thoughts by their

parents to make clear how important they are. When the
teen feel valued and loved, will be much less inclined to
want to end the very existence.

Symptoms of suicidal tendencies

Similar to the symptoms of depression, with the

aggravating circumstance that many teenagers with
suicidal tendencies distribute your belongings, make
drawings or write about the killing and the act of
becoming extinct.

Parents must be aware of, prevented and taken care of,

especially if the couple has self-destructive behavior,
saying it is worthless or that it is a burden to others, and
would rather be dead.
Studies and surveys have shown overwhelming evidence
that many young people who committed suicide left many
clues. They had mentioned to one or more persons that
they or others would be "better off dead." It is a kind of
comment that should not be ignored. A teenager who
does this sort of comment should know that is very dear
to the family and constantly hearing that a person is very
important for everyone.

It is important to be as careful attention to the young man

who was "blue" for a bit of time, suddenly and without
apparent reason, gets all happy and carefree.
Unfortunately, this sudden enthusiasm is, in most cases,
due to the relief they feel because they took the decision
to kill himself. Parents should immediately talk with the
child and seek professional advice if you suspect that the
couple have suicidal intent.

Truths about teen suicide

The high number of teenage suicide is usually attributed

to depression, sexual abuse, drugs, parents' divorce and
problems arising from the attraction of the same sex.
While only one of these facts alone may be enough to
take a couple to suicide, many teens are surviving more
than one.

Much of the time, not a single fact or serious situation

that leads young people to want to end with his life. A
series of small, but disappointing circumstances may
create in the minds of the young image of a future
without hope.
A number of people are very good at disguising the
depression, so parents need to be aware.

Several recent studies suggest that one in seven children

is subject to suffer depression before age 14 and many
live without being diagnosed and treated, resulting in
devastating consequences for the child, family or society.

Surveys report that tripled the rate of suicide among

young people since the 60s. This increased rate among
young people, especially males, is a global trend.

Statistically proven that that for every female suicide

consummated, there is 30 to 50 suicide attempts.

Also statistically proven that for every female suicide

consummated, there is between 150 and 300 attempts.

Studies report that death from suicide is more common

among men, but self-destructive behaviors are increasing
greatly among girls 15 to 29 years.

Researchers say that for every completed suicide there

are at least 100 teenagers who tried but failed to ruin his
life. This statement is frightening.

Rather than being talked about suicide is to concentrate

on the many protective factors for adolescents. The
greatest source of protection of the adolescent is to be
connected to the family.

What parents can do

Effective tactics to prevent suicide include improving the
social and emotional fitness of young people, such as
solving problems, making decisions, dealing with anger,
resolve conflicts and communicate without fear of state.
Parents have the means to help young people to develop
these characteristics and skills, such as:

Demonstrate that rely on the child, causing him to

participate in family decisions.

Nourishing a peaceful and balanced relationship, teaching

the young, through concrete examples, how to deal with
anger.

Spread openly, seeking to resolve problems

together.

Provide opportunities and encourage young people to

express their opinions, and consider alternatives before
making a decision.

Tell you that is important, loved and taken seriously.

Formally assure you that nothing will affect the father's

love and approval.

Seek opportunities to teach the young how to deal with

disappointments and "failures".

Transmit knowledge and teachings saying that we all

have our negative experiences and what matters is to
focus on the positive.