Youth Suicide: Subtle Signs That Parents Need To Watch Out For

Youth suicide is making a drastic increase as the years passed. Several organizations are alarmed in terms of having the suicide rate tackled. It is important for parents and teachers to take note of the warning signs in terms of having a suicidal child.

Around 11.3 youth suicide happens in the United States. A person under the age of 25 is thinking of taking his/her life  every two hours and seven minutes. In a span of 60 years, suicide rates quadrupled for men ages 15 to 24 and doubled for women under the same age group, American Association of Sucidology reported.

Organizations have been paying attention in terms of having the youth's mental health issues resolved. It is important to pay attention to the youth's suicidal tendencies as it can be subtle. Listed below are a few signs to watch out for in terms of determining the youth's suicide tendencies as per American Academy of Pediatrics.

Subtly Suicide Jokes

Subtle suicide jokes can sometimes be a strong hint when it comes to determining the child's suicide attempt. If it was thrown in once, it can be passed, but it the teen is constantly talking about it, it can lead into something more serious.

Drastic Personality Change

Parents and teachers needs to pay extra attention when it comes to drastic personality changes. The once hyper and outgoing teen suddenly became aloof and introverted or vice versa. Personality changes among suicidal teenagers which can greatly affect their personal relationships.

Suicidal teens can also end up with possible substance abuse, it can be easily suicidal instincts can easily be identified especially if they are the ones that you would least expect to indulge in such activates.

Eating and Sleeping Habits Changed

Sudden changes when it comes to eating and sleeping habits needs to be attended to as soon as possible. These changes would usually take place if the individual is going through intense emotional turmoil wherein they could no longer feel at ease.