Causes:
Substance abuse. This is a serious problem that can lead to teen suicide. The teenager may feel that it is too difficult to overcome substance abuse and then take steps to end it for good. Others commit suicide while they are not in their right mind, due to the influence of the substance.
Changes at home. Dramatic changes or problems at home can be a cause of teen suicide. Sometimes teenagers can't handle the upheaval created by divorce. This can be a very depressing time for many teens. Sometimes, teenagers may feel as though the divorce is in some way their fault. This can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
Other problems at home can include domestic violence. Even if the abuse is not aimed at the teenager, it can be desirable to escape. Some teenagers see death as the only way out of a difficult situation at home.
Financial problems are another factor of home life. A teenager may be unduly embarrassed by a financial lack. Or perhaps the loss of a job in the home prompts him or her to "help" the family by reducing the costs associated with the household.
It is important to make sure that teenagers and children understand that most problems at home are not their fault. These times should be seen as opportunities to teach teens the value of sticking together and weathering storms as a family.
Difficulty keeping up at school. Sometimes lack of success at school contributes to teen suicide. Teenagers are pressured to do well in school so that they will stand a better chance of college scholarships and other awards.
Additionally, extracurricular activities can be a cause of stress. Failure in sports may lead to being made fun of by peers. Additionally, some parents push their teens to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities in addition to their studies. While some teenagers thrive in such an environment, others can't handle the pressure.
It is important to make it clear to your teenager that while you are proud of accomplishments, they do not form the basis of your love for your child. Make sure that your teenager knows that you love him or her for who he or she is - not for what he or she accomplishes at school.
Peer pressure. Recently, news stories have shared the existence of social networking sites that promote suicide pacts. Pictures of those who commit suicide are pictured, and suicide is acquiring a sort of dark glamour. Additionally, some are finding that they care encouraged by friends in these endeavors. Be on the look out for behavior that indicates that your teenager is getting the message that death by suicide is something "cool" to be sought after.
Changes at home. Dramatic changes or problems at home can be a cause of teen suicide. Sometimes teenagers can't handle the upheaval created by divorce. This can be a very depressing time for many teens. Sometimes, teenagers may feel as though the divorce is in some way their fault. This can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
Other problems at home can include domestic violence. Even if the abuse is not aimed at the teenager, it can be desirable to escape. Some teenagers see death as the only way out of a difficult situation at home.
Financial problems are another factor of home life. A teenager may be unduly embarrassed by a financial lack. Or perhaps the loss of a job in the home prompts him or her to "help" the family by reducing the costs associated with the household.
It is important to make sure that teenagers and children understand that most problems at home are not their fault. These times should be seen as opportunities to teach teens the value of sticking together and weathering storms as a family.
Difficulty keeping up at school. Sometimes lack of success at school contributes to teen suicide. Teenagers are pressured to do well in school so that they will stand a better chance of college scholarships and other awards.
Additionally, extracurricular activities can be a cause of stress. Failure in sports may lead to being made fun of by peers. Additionally, some parents push their teens to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities in addition to their studies. While some teenagers thrive in such an environment, others can't handle the pressure.
It is important to make it clear to your teenager that while you are proud of accomplishments, they do not form the basis of your love for your child. Make sure that your teenager knows that you love him or her for who he or she is - not for what he or she accomplishes at school.
Peer pressure. Recently, news stories have shared the existence of social networking sites that promote suicide pacts. Pictures of those who commit suicide are pictured, and suicide is acquiring a sort of dark glamour. Additionally, some are finding that they care encouraged by friends in these endeavors. Be on the look out for behavior that indicates that your teenager is getting the message that death by suicide is something "cool" to be sought after.