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Suicide is a growing issue in today’s society, especially among teenagers. An estimated 20% of high school students have reported having suicidal thoughts, and suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in 15-29 year old’s. There are around 727,000 reported suicide deaths yearly.

Suicide rates are high among both teenagers and young adults alike. Many social groups, such as African Americans, Immigrants, LGBTQ members, and handicapped individuals, tend to be the most targeted.

Early signs of someone being suicidal include a fascination with their own death, and they will also tend to see no value in their own life. They will often distance themselves from both family and friends, and many will get into addictions such as drugs and alcohol, and no longer tend to their hygienic needs or appearance. If you wish to learn more about the signs a loved one may be going through suicidal thoughts, check out Warning Signs Of Suicide.

“I stopped talking to many people, no longer showed up to school or did my homework, and just overall stopped doing everything I had once loved to do because the feeling of it just overwhelmed me so much,” stated anonymous.

While seeking help may seem daunting to some people, there are many sources available that can provide the assistance you need while ensuring your safety. Some available sources for help are 988 or 800-843-5200, both great suicide hotlines that are open 24/7.

When asked how these resources could’ve helped them or others, anonymous stated,” It would’ve because I wanted to have someone whom I could talk to, but I wasn’t able to talk to anyone because I was too afraid of doing so. But had I spoken to someone willing to help without judging me, it would have given me more support to get back on my feet.”