Statistics on psychological and pedagogical research focuses on the fact that the phenomenon of teenage suicides takes Russia to the third place in the world in terms of distribution.
This article assumes consideration of the main causes of the phenomenon, to which experts relate: an unrequited feeling of love, conflicts in the environment (especially at the level of child-parent relations), loneliness aggravated by age-related problems, complexes elevated to the level of unsolved problems.
Timely diagnosis signs of suicide in adolescents aims to prevent the risk of developing auto-aggressive behavior of the adolescent, the task of the psychologist and family to recognize critical symptoms, without leading to terrible consequences.
Teenage suicide - which leads children to suicidal thoughts
In adolescence, a child develops a worldview and develops his own sense of peace. Often the awareness of what is happening, the severity and cruelty of this world leads the teenager to a certain thought of alienation, as a result of which attention focuses on issues of existence and possible death, can form thoughts of suicide.
Often the intention remains at the level of the idea, it does not even reach the attempt, but the activity of the psychologist usually implies the goal of recognizing critical moments in which adolescents are prone to suicide.
Causes of Teenage Suicide - Why Teenagers Think of Suicide
What are reasons for suicidespecifically in adolescents, why is age especially important for statistics of the phenomenon?
• Children who know unrequited love tend to take their own lives;
• propaganda of negative trends in the media, revealed materials on social networks and special sites, the subject of which is based on the use of age-related maximalism in order to instill ideas of suicide;
• A dysfunctional child is more likely to become a victim due to a constant state of conflict with the surrounding reality;
• Statistics depression is the main reason for the phenomenon under discussion in adults, but at this stage it is quite influential.
Signs of suicide in adolescents
Very rarely, a person makes a successful suicide attempt without a visible warning. Exists special charactersby which a potential threat can be recognized, these include:
- threats to commit suicide
- talk-warnings about the upcoming event with marker words “How tired of everything!”, “Thanks for everything, suddenly we will not see each other in this life”, etc .;
- a sharp change in eating behavior, anorexia, or vice versa bulimia;
- demonstrated fear of the future;
- absenteeism at school, conflicts with peers and teachers;
- passivity.
Teenage suicide statistics
The problem of teenage suicides increases child mortality at times.According to statistics, every teenager at least once thought about the possibility of his own death.
This is normal behavior, the formation of unhealthy interest with constant discussion of the topic can be cause for concern for families and professionals.
Every fifth student made a suicidal attempt. Studies show that the phenomenon is gaining momentum among younger children, i.e. “Getting younger” and this trend cannot be ignored.
What teens are suicidal
How to recognize a suicidal tendency in an ordinary teenager? The dominant need is the craving for attention, even if it is invisible in appearance. The child requires help, he can not cope with the situation on his own, so he brings to the forefront his need for protection from reality.
Teenagers may seek solitude, seclusion, forget to monitor their appearance, show rebellion in an aggressive form. On the verge of risk, children who have experienced loss or who have fallen into a traumatic situation, which may result in behavior that destroys the personality.
What to do if a person talks about suicide
Do not think that in words the child will speak the problem and forget. If children start talking about ritual activities, a morgue, the other world, or even make attempts to make a will, it’s worth the alarm.
The help of a psychologist, the assistance of the family and the immediate environment in overcoming the consequences of a life crisis will be relevant. Do not let such a person become isolated.
Prevention of teenage suicide
Preventive measures Is the best way to prevent bad thoughts. Any statements on a given topic should be taken seriously, paying particular attention to cases of depression, single people and children who have lost.
Conversation - an important element of prevention, during which it is possible to reorient the subject to future positive changes, to give him confidence in himself.
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How to prevent suicide in a teenager
Child psychologists insist that, with appropriate professional measures, they can really cope with the increase in mortality from juvenile suicides.
For this tips are offeredthat can be used to help the average teenager to prevent suicide:
1. Give hope, inspire optimism and faith in the future.
2. Show maximum understanding and show sincere sympathy.
3. Exercise social control over the behavior of the child at home, at school and on the street.
4. Accept the person’s personality with all its merits and do not concentrate on the shortcomings.
5. Learn to listen carefully.
6. Suggest a construct instead of undue comfort.
It is worth remembering that adults who failed to prevent them are responsible for any suicidal attempts by children.
