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Me and my friend @XtheRoach wrote a suicide PSA for health class, and Im am posting it to encourage you to not kill yourself !!!!

 Myths and facts related to depression and suicide

MYTH: Talking about suicide or asking someone if they feel suicidal will encourage suicide attempts.

FACT: When you think somebody may be suicidal, it’s best to reach out and make sure they’re okay. People who are suicidal often feel lonely, and knowing they have someone to reach out to could help them a great deal. Asking someone if they feel suicidal might also encourage them to get help, or design a recovery plan with their close friends and family. 

MYTH: Young people who talk about suicide never attempt or die by suicide.

FACT: Discussing suicide can sometimes reflect someone secretly wanting help, and it could be a potential sign that someone is going to attempt suicide, especially in the later stages of mental illness.

MYTH: Suicide attempts or deaths happen without warning.

FACT: Suicide attempts usually happen with many warning signs like giving things away or being heavily focused on finding closure, giving up on health, hygiene, schoolwork, and not eating.  

MYTH: Depression is all in your head

FACT: Depression is not only psychological, It’s also social and biological. Depression is a chronic disease and not a choice, it affects your body just as much as it does your mind, bodily symptoms of depression can include stomach aches, panic attacks, and chemical imbalances.

MYTH: Depression is caused only by traumatic events

FACT: Depression can be brought upon by lots of things, like grief, loneliness, burnout, or other things that may bring feelings of sadness. Some people may even live years with depression without realizing what's wrong with them.  

Local community resources 

Some resources you can find near you are doctors and therapists, you can also talk with a suicide hotline or chat with mental health professionals if you feel like you might hurt yourself or you are battling depressive feelings. If you are uncomfortable with doctors, suicide hotlines, or therapists, try talking to your friends and family to build your comfort with those resources. 

Reflection on why it is important to be aware of issues associated with depression and suicide

It's crucial to be aware of depression and suicide issues to recognize the signs, offer support, and prevent suicide. Increased awareness reduces stigma and encourages open conversations, improving mental health outcomes for everyone.

Intervention Strategies

1. Seeking professional help from doctors or therapists.

2. Talk with a suicide hotline or mental health professionals if you feel like you might hurt yourself or are battling depressive feelings.

3. Talk to your friends and family to build your comfort level with these resources.

4. Developing coping mechanisms.

5. Fostering a sense of belonging within friends, family, groups, or culture.

6. Working on building self-confidence and strong values.

X’s thingy:

Suicide and depression are topics that should be taken very seriously. Many people and groups go through depression or experience suicidal thoughts. Over 49,000 people died from suicide in 2022. Rates rose by 37% from 2000 to 2018. They fell but since 2022 they've made their way back up. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Suicidal thoughts in teens have raised by 40% from 2010 to 2020. For each death caused by suicide, they're can be 100-200 attempts. Nearly 1 in 10 report having depression and its rates rose by 70% for the last 25 years. 50% of 13 year old girls are unhappy with their body and that number rose to 80% by 17. Some signs to look for include talking about guilt or shame and being a burden. Withdrawing from friends, taking dangerous risks, huge mood swings, eating or sleeping more or less, and increased substance abuse are all behaviors to look out for. Things that can contribute to the risk include history of mental illness, legal/financial problems, impulsive tendencies, substance use, bullying, loss or violent relationships, discrimination, and unsafe media portrayals or talks. Theyre is also factor to help though, coping mechanisms and a sense of belonging (within friends, family, groups, or culture) can help prevent suicide. Two prevention strategies are to help develop self confidence and develop strong values.