425,000 people w/ self inflected injuries are taken to the emergency room each yr.

Men are 4x times likely than woman to commit suicide

Common among teens rather than ages over 65

Ranked #11 leading cause of death of Americans

Florida leads in highest suicide rates followed by Texas

•It occurs every 17 minutes in the U.S•Whites have the highest suicide rate •Common among age of 15 to 24

 serious injures:Broken bones Brain damageOrgan failureDepressionMental problems

 

How does Suicide affect the health?

How does it effect the family or friends health?

AngerShockDepressionQuilt Denial

•Cyber bullying•Bullying•Depression•No job or money•Problems w/ love

•Medication is provided for about 4 -9 months •Ask for professional help•Call hotlines if you need help •Don’t leave the person alone and don’t counsel them yourself

•http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/Suicide%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

•http://www.depressionandsuicide.net/overview/effects/

•http://www.nmha.org/go/suicide