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Is the act of intentionally taking ones own life

Statements such as: I wish I were dead. or I cant take it anymore. Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or appearance Giving away personal belongings Complaints about physical symptoms such as: stomach aches, head aches, and fatigue Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable Significant loss or gain in appetite Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day

Each year suicide claims approximately 30,000 lives in America which makes it responsible for slightly more than 1 percent of deaths in the United States. Yearly approximately one million people die from suicide, which represents a global mortality rate of 16 people per 100,000

Ongoing psychiatric treatment Psychotherapy or behavior therapy Seek help from family members or friends Address the source of your depress cause Antidepressants, antipsychotic medications, anti-anxiety medications and other medications for mental illness can help reduce symptoms, which can help you feel less suicidal.

Fun Facts
In 1996, more teenagers and young adults died of suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, and chronic lung disease all together Theres one death from suicide every 40 seconds worldly

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