Teenage Suicide Facts
Megan Wooley
Professor Franklin
ENGL 1010-LH9
6 October 2014
Do You Know the Facts?
It is said that thirty thousand people make the choice to die by their own hand every year. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in adults, and it is the second leading cause of death in adolescents. Since the 1950s, the suicide rate in teenagers has tripled. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five high school students will seriously consider suicide. Teenagers are often caught in the transition between childhood and adulthood. Being treated like children, while expected to act like adults often forces confusion and frustration. This can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts. Social integration and genetics are two of the most contributing factors of suicide. While these circumstances can lead to suicide, the effects are detrimental to the family and friends of the victim whom are left behind.
There are many roles that society plays in teenage suicide. Social integration involves people voluntarily attaching themselves to society, while society tries to accept them. According to recent statistics, bullying has become more and more frequent in schools and online. The American Justice Department reported that one out of every four …show more content…
It is a recurring tragedy that occurs everyday with approximately thirteen people subcumbing to suicide every day in the United States alone. Since the 1950s, the suicide rate has tripled worldwide, and has become the second leading cause of death in adolescents. Because of this overwhelming increase, the United States government created many programs, organizations, and even hotlines for those who are struggling mentally and physically. The family and friends of victims can suffer from the mental and physical effects. Suicide is in and of itself, hard to rationalize for those left behind, but more so, for those who attempted suicide but
Professor Franklin
ENGL 1010-LH9
6 October 2014
Do You Know the Facts?
It is said that thirty thousand people make the choice to die by their own hand every year. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in adults, and it is the second leading cause of death in adolescents. Since the 1950s, the suicide rate in teenagers has tripled. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five high school students will seriously consider suicide. Teenagers are often caught in the transition between childhood and adulthood. Being treated like children, while expected to act like adults often forces confusion and frustration. This can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts. Social integration and genetics are two of the most contributing factors of suicide. While these circumstances can lead to suicide, the effects are detrimental to the family and friends of the victim whom are left behind.
There are many roles that society plays in teenage suicide. Social integration involves people voluntarily attaching themselves to society, while society tries to accept them. According to recent statistics, bullying has become more and more frequent in schools and online. The American Justice Department reported that one out of every four …show more content…
It is a recurring tragedy that occurs everyday with approximately thirteen people subcumbing to suicide every day in the United States alone. Since the 1950s, the suicide rate has tripled worldwide, and has become the second leading cause of death in adolescents. Because of this overwhelming increase, the United States government created many programs, organizations, and even hotlines for those who are struggling mentally and physically. The family and friends of victims can suffer from the mental and physical effects. Suicide is in and of itself, hard to rationalize for those left behind, but more so, for those who attempted suicide but