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Teen Suicide. Anna Moorhouse, N period. 2,000 teens commit suicide every year. 80% of teens who commit suicide have lost a parent due to death or divorce before the age of 14. 25 suicides are attempted for every one committed. Causes: Depression Bullying Lack of Communication
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Teen Suicide Anna Moorhouse, N period
80% of teens who commit suicide have lost a parent due to death or divorce before the age of 14.
Causes: • Depression • Bullying • Lack of Communication • Drug/Alcohol Abuse • Financial Problems • Death Or Divorce • Peer Pressure • Domestic Violence
TAKE ACTION: • Show kindness to others • Stick up for others • Don’t be a bully • Get help for a friend in need If you want to help someone: US.REACHOUT.COM
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SOURCES: Us.reachout.com Teensuicide.us “Warning Signs and Risk Factors.” By: Hal Marcovits “Truths and Untruths: Signs and Signals.” By: Gardner and Rosenburg Song: “Everybody Hurts” by REM