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Reducing Suicide Risk in Teens and Peers
Suicide is a difficult topic. It’s hard to know what to say to reduce risk. And when we consider teens especially, it gets a little terrifying. None of us ants to mourn a young person. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce suicide risk in teens and peers. Let’s take a look at this serious topic. Suicide Rates are Rising in Young People - Every year, people between the ages of 10 and 14 take their own...
July 14, 2021
WHO Steps in as Suicide Rates Skyrocket Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO)-, estimates that about 800,000 people die by suicide each year. For every death, it’s likely that about 20 people make unsuccessful attempts. Especially here in the U.S., the spike in suicide rates — in some areas, almost a -60% increase- since 1999 — has officials concerned. In response, the WHO has now released a statement asking people to take “-40 seconds of...
December 19, 2019
Scary Connection Between Screen Time and the Health of Our Teens
Most people would agree that teen mental health is deteriorating, - especially with the increase in use of technology - over the last decade. Despite initiatives to help kids get the care they need faster, the endless epidemic of depression and suicide cases is only getting worse. We have to do something, and fast – and researchers believe that the answer just might be less time in front of a smartphone...
November 1, 2019