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Suicide among school students
When a student commits suicide, everyone is affected.
Students are a vulnerable group. Age, competition and relations in the family are all contributing to the growing cases of suicide among schoolgoers.
The reasons behind a teen's suicide or attempted suicide can be complex. Although suicide is relatively rare among children, the rate of suicides and suicide attempts increases tremendously during adolescence. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), surpassed only by accidents and homicide.
Study claims going to bed earlier is better for teen’s mental health
The US study of adolescents aged between 12 and 18 found those whose parents set their bedtimes after midnight were 24% more likely to suffer from depression than those whose parents made them go to bed before 10pm.
Experts, doctors and even the World Health Organisation (WHO) believe that a multi-pronged strategy needs to be put in place to tackle problems ranging from anxiety, depression, stress and finally suicidal tendencies.
There are some common symptoms of depression, which we must notice in child.
# Tiredness and loss of energy
# Persistent sadness
# Loss of self-confidence and self-esteem
# Not being able to enjoy things that are usually pleasurable or interesting
# Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
# Sleeping problems - difficulties in getting off to sleep or waking up much earlier than usual
# Avoiding other people, sometimes even your close friends
# Finding it hard to function at work/college/school
# Loss of appetite
There is a gamut of problems; India lacks the required number of psychiatrists as well.
The mental health system needs an overhaul. Our schools might be giving good education but we need education in life skills.
So it's important to understand the forces that can lead teens to suicide and to know how to help.
Students are a vulnerable group. Age, competition and relations in the family are all contributing to the growing cases of suicide among schoolgoers.
The reasons behind a teen's suicide or attempted suicide can be complex. Although suicide is relatively rare among children, the rate of suicides and suicide attempts increases tremendously during adolescence. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), surpassed only by accidents and homicide.
Study claims going to bed earlier is better for teen’s mental health
The US study of adolescents aged between 12 and 18 found those whose parents set their bedtimes after midnight were 24% more likely to suffer from depression than those whose parents made them go to bed before 10pm.
Experts, doctors and even the World Health Organisation (WHO) believe that a multi-pronged strategy needs to be put in place to tackle problems ranging from anxiety, depression, stress and finally suicidal tendencies.
There are some common symptoms of depression, which we must notice in child.
# Tiredness and loss of energy
# Persistent sadness
# Loss of self-confidence and self-esteem
# Not being able to enjoy things that are usually pleasurable or interesting
# Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
# Sleeping problems - difficulties in getting off to sleep or waking up much earlier than usual
# Avoiding other people, sometimes even your close friends
# Finding it hard to function at work/college/school
# Loss of appetite
There is a gamut of problems; India lacks the required number of psychiatrists as well.
The mental health system needs an overhaul. Our schools might be giving good education but we need education in life skills.
So it's important to understand the forces that can lead teens to suicide and to know how to help.
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