Question 1

can you answer, is thoughts of suicide a sign of menopause?

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No: It is absolutely necessary for you to seek help as soon as possible in an emergency room or with a mental healthcare professional. There is also a suicide prevention help line at 1-800-273-8255. Please understand that these thoughts are not normal and must be evaluated by a healthcare professional today !  take care !

Question 2

can someone tell me if suicide is a sign of major depression?

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Can be: Suicide can be a sign of major depression, but other mental illnesses can also lead to suicide.  Anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, severe eating disorders, personality disorders, etc are some of them.

Question 3

is cutting a sign of a true suicide attempt or just a gesture?

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Depends: Although the majority of self-cutting is not intended to be fatal, I have had patients to deliberately try to open an artery with the intent of dying.  One concern with wrist-cutting is that teens may not be aware how many tendons are just under the skin that can be severed if they cut cross-wise.  Usually, though, wrist cutting is quite superficial and, as dr. Brown indicated, a cry for help.

Question 4

what is teen suicide rate in us?

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6.9 per 100,000: This is the nimh figure for 2007.

Question 5

how can most people suicide now?

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What are you asking?: As a pathologist who has seen so much of this, I want to urge you to think instead, "How can I make my own life enjoyable, and help others to do the same?" Your physician can help you find resources to escape from abusive / impossible situations, learn new skills and find real warmth and love.

Question 6

how many teenagers commit suicide?

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Teen suicide: 6.9/100, 000 per year as of nimh statistics for ages 15-19 in 2007. Nearly five times as many boys committed suicide a compared to girls in this age range.

Question 7

why is it illegal to commit suicide?

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Ethical Beliefs: Most of the laws about suicide derived from ethical or spiritual beliefs. These laws go back at least as far as greek culture. In modern times they derive from the idea that only god can decide when a person dies. They are designed to discourage suicide. What their actual effects are is unknown.

Question 8

what to do after attempting suicide?

Accepted Answer

Sx awareness: Work with your therapist and psychiatrist  on sx awareness and monitoring as well as triggers for your depression and suicidal thoughts. Work on a plan of action now for the time when crisis does return -- help you be better prepared. Focus on the things that work for you right now and embrace the positive experiences around you, however small they might seem. 1-800-273-talk (8255).

Question 9

what are some good suicide hot lines?

Accepted Answer

Suicide Lifeline: National suicide lifeline:  1-800-273-talk (8255).   They can connect you with local resources also.   You can also call 911.  At 15, you can reach out to a parent also!  please use at least 1 of these options.

Question 10

what's the best way to commit suicide?

Accepted Answer

Natural: Most people prefer to pass away in their sleep from natural causes after a long, healthy life. Just about everything that makes a person want to commit suicide can be treated and made better; once treated the joy of life is restored. If you are having some personal issues, please talk with a friend or close family member right away, today.

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