Each year one million people kill themselves.
Each death directly affects ten people and indirectly affects a further 50. So each year 60 million people are scarred by suicide.
Each death directly affects ten people and indirectly affects a further 50. So each year 60 million people are scarred by suicide.
The results can be deadly or life-scarring, so it’s important that we start the conversation. Teens often suffer from depression and they don’t know how to ask for help. Suicide attempts are mere cries for help. If you know a teen suffering from depression, do what you can to connect with them and help them before its too late.
Let them know they are not alone. 1 out of every 8 teenagers suffers from depression, caused by social and hormonal changes. Let them know how adolescence affected you and how you got through it.
Let them know you’re here to help them through this rough time. Talk more, get involved in their life and plan fun activities to get them out of the house. Go swimming, roller-skating, skiing, hiking, etc.
There are many ways to cure depression, and as a teen passes adolescence, their depression will likely fade. Let them know they won’t always feel this way and inform them on how they can get help now.
Do what you can to improve their quality of life, but don’t be afraid to get professional help too. School counselors, social workers and therapists can help. Leave them alone during their session so they are more comfortable and more likely to open up.