CDC: ‘Alarming’ Rise in Violence, Hopelessness Among Teen Girls
The CDC is reporting alarming increases in the rates of sadness, hopelessness, violence, and suicidal ideation among teen girls. Nearly three in five (57%) said they felt “persistently sad or hopeless” in 2021, a rate that doubled boys and represented a large jump from the 36% reporting that in 2011, according to findings from the […]
How To Survive Suicidal Thoughts, From People Who Have Been There
Surviving suicidal thoughts can feel impossible and never-ending. It’s so easy to get stuck in that dark hole and feel like there’s no other choice. First and foremost, therapy and medication can be crucial for people experiencing these thoughts or other struggles — but what about when that’s not enough? What about the nights you […]
Opinion | Contemplating Death Taught Me How to Live
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. Please use your best judgment in reading. I am sharing my journey with caution in hopes that my reflection will help others. I am no stranger to existential crises. The moments where I realize my mortality and have a mild panic about when and how I may die. […]
What Is Meant by Suicidal Tendencies? Warning Signs
Suicidal tendencies is a term that indicates the propensity of an individual to experience suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide Suicidal tendencies is a term that indicates the propensity of an individual to experience suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-34, and […]
What Is a Suicidal Ideation Scale? Suicide Screening
Suicidal ideation scales are clinical tools used to assess a person’s risk of committing suicide and therefore help in timely intervention and treatment A suicidal ideation scale is a clinical tool used to assess a person’s risk of committing suicide. By helping healthcare providers recognize signs that someone is likely to self-injure, the scale aids […]