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Text Box: What is Suicide? Death caused by intentionally taking ones own life According to Statistics Canada: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 10-24 years of age. Suicide rates for Canada are 15 per 100,000 people. More men in Ontario died by suicide in the last 10 years than those who died in car crashes What is A “Suicide Survivor”? A “Suicide Survivor” is an individual whose life has been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide Why do people attempt suicide? People usually attempt suicide to end unbearable emotional pain, which is aggravated by various factors. Most suicidal people give clues or cues that they are considering suicide. What factors may increase the risk of suicide? Previous suicide attempts Recent suicide of family member, friend, or classmate History of sexual, emotional, physical abuse Traumatic or recent major loss Having an undiagnosed or untreated physical or mental illness What are some factors that cause Adolescents to consider Suicide? Suicidal thoughts are usually caused by a build-up of problems, and are not based on one factor or incidence alone Bullying, taunting, and alienation from peer groups Loss– of a parent, friend, boyfriend / girlfriend, family member Loss of self-worth, self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness or helplessness Family problems, feeling unappreciated, unvalued and misunderstood Lack of communication with parents, inability to express feelings Excessive pressure for success (unrealistic expectations) Problems with friends or peers Serious depression and feeling like no one cares Abuse / assault Sexual Orientation/Identity - (gay/Lesbian/bisexual/transgender and questioning adolescents are at higher risk for suicide, estimated 4x’s the risk of those who identify as heterosexual) Body Image What are some Warning Signs that someone may be suicidal? Sudden and profound changes in behavior Depression or hyperactivity lasting for weeks or “acting out” behaviors Loss of interest in friends, regular activities and personal appearance Changes in eating / sleeping patterns Giving away possessions Risky behavior - increased usage of drugs/alcohol, unsafe sex Constant withdrawal and imposed isolation (ex. Spending inordinate amounts of time alone in his / her bedroom) Lack of interest in the future Verbal Cues, such as: “I should just end it all.. I can’t take this anymore” “Nothing matters, no one cares”