Question

Explain the factors surrounding adolescent suicide, including some warning signs. Be sure to include who attempts suicide more and who succeeds more. According to the book, what are some (3-4) options of how to help someone contemplating suicide.

Answer 1

There are various factors that can lead to adolescent suicide.

Some of them are listed below-

• Unrealistic Pressures – This pressure can come from the family or the person himself or herself. They are unrealistic and out undue to negative pressure to perform well or adhere to social norms.
• Lack of Communication- In most cases young adolescents are unable to narrate how they feel to anyone, which causes them to keep up their feelings bottled inside them.
• Substance Abuse – Due to alcohol or drugs can be a major reason for suicides among adolescents.
• Psychological Distress due to underlying biological factors which may get triggered.
• Depression -Perpetual sadness and the inability express themselves can lead them toward suicide.

There are various ways to prevent suicide among adolescents

• Have a clear channel of communication between the parents or teacher and the child.
• Don’t have unrealistic expectations, understand that each child is unique
• Give a safe and protective environment and teach them right and wrong so as to avoid bad judgments on their part.
• Reduce negative influence