Teen SuicideWhy do teens think suicide

is the answer to their temporary problems?

Emily ClinchB- Block

11/28/10

Introduction

Teen Suicide is 4 times more common then it was 15 years ago

1 out of 4 high school students will seriously consider suicide

Why is the teen suicide rate going up? Parents don’t think

anything is wrong so they don’t help

Parents think it is just their kids over-reacting to drama when they are depressed so they don’t help

One young person commits suicide every two hours

What are signs of suicide risk?

Heavy drinkingEating disordersObsession with

death Suicide threatsBig drop in gradesFeel hopeless Feel worthless

Substance abuseStrange behaviorSad a lotNo energyAnxietyThoughts of suicide

What is the reason most kids commit suicide?Low self esteemSchool bulliesParents getting

divorcedPregnancyRapeLoss of loved one

What kids are most likely to commit suicideMales are 4 times more likely to

succeed at suicideFemales are 3 times more likely to

attempt itMany African-Americans commit

suicideGay and lesbians are 3 times

more likely to commit suicide then others

Why don’t parents help their kids when they see signs of suicide?

Parents don’t want to believe their kid needs help

When their kid gets bullied they don’t think it’s a big deal

They think their kid is over dramatic

Lots teens think it not cool to tell their parents what they are feeling

Counseling Psychologist

Talk to people about their problems helps them get through tough timesStarting salary- $30,000Working about 3 years- $32,000-

$39,000Working about 10 years- $65,000-

$70,000Related Careers- School Psychologist,

and Clinical Psychologist

High School Career academiesAtholton High School, 2015Energy, Power, and

Transportation AcademyIt seemed very entertaining

and I wanted to know more energy, power, and transportation.

University of California

It is located in San Diego.Out of state is $48,988 a year in

state is $26,967Requires at least a 3.4 GPA, ACT,

SAT, 2 subject SATThe school’s mascot is a Triton.

Community Service

Therapeutic Riding from 2010-2014

I am comfortable with horses and kids with disabilities. So I decided to help out there because if I was disabled I would still want to be with horses and learn how to ride.

Prior Job Experience (name jobs you could have done) Giant cashier, 2014Target cashier, 2013Babysitting, 2010-2011Dog walker, 2012Honors

Honor roll 1 positive paw in Elementary school1 caught you at your best in middle school

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