Depression Suicide
Every year about 30,000 people commit suicide. Suicide is the
third leading cause of death in adolescents, the second leading
cause of death among college-age youth and the sixth leading cause
of death in children.
If you suffer from depression and have strong suicide urges,
please seek the help of a professional therapist as soon as
possible. You can find mental health professionals who specialize
in suicide prevention by looking in your local Yellow Pages under
Mental Health and/or Suicide Prevention. Local crisis lines may
also be available. If not, call (800)-SUICIDE.
If in the midst of an acute suicide attack, check yourself into
the emergency room or tell someone who can help you find help
immediately. This is not the time to try to handle the situation
alone.
The majority of individuals who commit suicide feel isolated,
desperately unhappy and alone. People usually attempt suicide to
block unbearable emotional pain. They are intent on stopping their
emotional pain, not on dying. The person who attempts suicide is
often so distressed that they are unable to see that they have
options or know that their life will improve.
Nobody can predict exactly how another person will react to
troubling or difficult periods in life. But, there are often clear
warning signs that a friend or loved one may be considering
suicide. Two out of every three people who commit suicide talked
about suicide to friends or family. Even more gave clear warning
signs before they committed suicide. Suicide warning signs usually
occur in clusters, so often several warning signs will be
apparent.
People contemplating suicide give warning signs, often in hopes
that they will be rescued. If someone tells you that they feel
suicidal, above all, take them seriously. Give them the time they
need to talk about how they feel and refer them to someone best
able to help them. A doctor, counselor, social worker or minister
are options for referral. If they appear acutely suicidal, you may
need to get them to a hospital emergency department.
The strongest risk factor for suicide is depression and the vast
majority of people who attempt suicide are depressed. After
getting past the immediate risk of suicide, it is crucial to find
effective help for depression.
The
statistics of
depression are alarming. Take a free online
depression test to determine if
depression
symptoms are present in your life.
While depression is still not completely understood, scientists
believe that those who suffer have an imbalance of the brain's
neurotransmitters. When brain chemistry is imbalanced external and
internal stimulation are often overwhelming, noxious and
uncomfortable. Deprex provides the necessary dietary precursors
that complement the body's ability to bring neurotransmitters back
into balance. Deprex aids in the release of serotonin, which plays
an important part in mood regulation within the hypothalamus and
the entire limbic system (the emotional center of the brain).
Depression and Suicide
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If You Want to Commit
Suicide II
Suicide Prevention
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Suicide Statistics
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Suicide
Warning Signs II
Antidepressants and Suicide
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Youth Suicide
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Adolescent Suicide
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Teen Suicide Statistics
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Elderly Suicide
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