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Depression and Suicide
Suicide has become a leading cause of death among young people.
Suicide rates have increased dramatically in recent years.
Some of the risk factors are;
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Having suicidal thoughts and plans
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A recent major loss
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Failure to live up to one's own or others' expectations
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Increased isolation
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Inability to experience pleasure or have fun
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Alcohol / drug use
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Poor school attendance, poor school performance
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Change in personality
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Previous suicide attempt
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Feelings of hopelessness
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Off-hand comments about not being around or about
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Death
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Being impulsive
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Seeing death as the only way to end suffering
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Recent sexual assault
What should one do?
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If a person has made a suicide attempt they MUST be taken to a hospital
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If a person has serious suicidal thoughts they MUST be seen at a hospital
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If a person experiences a few risk factors its important that they get
to see a professional to assess risk
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You can talk to The Samaritans @ 1850 60 90 90
 
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