Suicide in Adolescents- Facts And What Can Help

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents and in young adults in the United States.


Suicidal behaviors are also the most common reason for adolescent psychiatric hospitalizations in most countries.

Reducing suicide and suicide attempts is thus the key public health goal.

Many studies have suggested a significant correlation with family factors,

including family psychopathology, abuse, loss of a parent (death, divorce), intrafamilial relationships, if they have support, and suicidality.

Thus, family factors and especially the 

perceived quality of family relationships 

plays a large part in a youth's emotional 

well-being.

Helpful treatment can be Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with being specific in addressing suicide. Individual and Family therapy is beneficial. CBT is explained in a different post in June on my blog. (June 12th blog.)

Reference

Consoli, A., Peyre, H., Speranza, M., Hassler, C., Falissard, B., Touchette, E., Cohen, D., Moro, M., Revah-Levy, A. (2013). Suicidal behaviors in depressed adolescents: Role of perceived relationships in the family. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 7, 16, 2013. ArtID 8.

I am leading support groups/ classes in July and August to help individuals gain a better understanding of depression/ anxiety/ panic symptoms and what can be helpful.

Groups/ Classes are FREE, however; you need to register.   

What:

Support Groups/ Classes on Coping With Anxiety And Depression. A class will be dedicated to what to look out for with depression and suicide symptoms in children and teens. 

Share in group what you are experiencing or you can just listen.

Get information on how to better understand anxiety and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.  

Where:

Michael Loftis Counseling      

       2670 Memorial Blvd
               Suite E
  Murfreesboro, TN 37129

When: Every Friday evening in July and August, 2015 (EXCEPT JULY 3rd)

Starting-  on Friday July 10^th, 2015

Time: 7:00pm – 8:15pm each week

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 or emailing her at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.
com with any questions and to register. 

Please leave a voicemail message when calling. (You may attend any amount of group classes that you want.)

  

You can attain hope and healing!

Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling.

Diane is under the clinical supervision of Michael Loftis L.C.S.W. as she pursues professional licensure as a LPC-MHSP. 

Diane is also currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology.  

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                           Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com