Adolescent Suicides Are on the Rise in the United States

Adolescent Suicides Are on the Rise , in the United States.
CNN reports the mental health epidemic exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
is not limited to adults.
Per research published in
the journal 'JAMA Pediatrics,' .
suicide among adolescents aged 10 to 19 rose in five U.S. states during the pandemic.
Experts say such findings spotlight the
need to pay attention to behaviors often
associated with suicidal thoughts.
We’re all kind of blind
within our own families
or households. , Marie-Laure Charpignon, first author of study, via CNN.
Sometimes we see what we
want to see, or what we have the opportunity to see in the limited amount of time we have. , Marie-Laure Charpignon, first author of study, via CNN.
Sometimes we see what we
want to see, or what we have the opportunity to see in the limited amount of time we have. , Marie-Laure Charpignon, first author of study, via CNN.
Per Johns Hopkins Medicine, some
common warning signs include the following:.
"Changes in eating and sleeping habits,".
"Neglecting personal appearance,".
"Obsession with death and dying,".
"Lack of response to praise.".
If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255