There are a host of stress issues curbing the morale of youngsters today. Especially those in the age group between 18 to 23 are the victims of lots of cumulative pressures from parents about expectation, from schools and universities about grades. Moreover, the constant competition with peers upon everything from academics to dating a girl reigns supreme among young adults. Failure to meet expectation of parents, of one’s own drives a young mind into the pit of depression. When the depression lingers enough to drive someone crazy to the point of thinking of ending life, one commits suicide.
According to the research conducted by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) “ in 2006 suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 33,300 deaths. “ Of these 5,000 are teenagers. As per the report of Mental Health America, “suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents and second leading cause of death among college age youth.” There are a wide range of factors leading teenagers and young youths to get overpowered by suicidal thoughts. Research shows that any of the family members dying through suicide ominously disturbs young minds leading them to look upon it as an optional solution to their problems. Further, domestic violence including physical or sexual abuse and divorce of parents develop a feeling of suppressed anger or a void in the young minds that are yet to learn how to cope up with a crisis, personal or impersonal. That void or anger if remain unattended might lead to depression gradually resulting in a self destructive act. Besides, if a close family member suffers from mental disorder and depression, chances of suicide in young adults belonging to that family is higher compared to those coming from a family with no such history.
It has been observed that when teenagers or young adults contemplate suicide, their behaviour, or body language gives cue to their feelings. Sometimes, they completely withdraw themselves into a cocoon resisting all kinds of social contacts. They babble casual threats like ‘I want to die’, ‘life has no meaning’. Their performance or grades in sports or academics plummet noticeably. They lose interest in eating or sleeping or playing. If parents keep constant watch over their children’s actions, these oddities and change in their children’s behaviour cannot skip their eyes. These warning signs should never be overlooked. Some right steps at the right time can prevent the mishap from happening.
Studies show that in America firearms are widely used as a means to commit suicide. Besides firearms, consumption of poison or sleeping pills, slitting nerve or hanging are some of the common methods young adults use to end life. It will be wise of the parents if they keep the bullets as well as the revolver hidden in a secret place and any lethal items which can be used as a weapon for suicide like acid, phenyl, knife out of their reach. Besides, parents should encourage their children to get into a frank discussion with them about the problems worrying their innocent minds. In case a situation turns really serious parents should not hesitate to seek professional help from a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Sometimes, youngsters feel more comfortable opening up to a stark stranger than the near and dear ones. Parents also should try to spend as much time with them as is possible for the warmth of your company will make them feel secure.
One thing to be really kept in mind is that young people in the age group of 15 to 23 go through a lot of physical as well as psychological changes. They have just started to grow up. Their minds are not yet tinted by the complexities of corruption. The world with its bizarre intricacies is an interesting conundrum for them. They might not know how to solve the puzzles of life. They need proper parental guidance and emotional assistance to help them face a challenging situation be it in terms of education, romance, friendship, betrayal, addiction and so on. There is panoply of temptations all around to lure them into a wrong path. Unless a proper mature support is backing them up, they might end up in a gradual degradation of both physical and psychological. Therefore, parents of children passing through teenage or have just past teenage, should remain wary of their children’s activities, groups of association so that a timely intervention can avert a critical situation.
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/parenting/young-adult/articles/62716.aspx#ixzz19VvUhOSO
According to the research conducted by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) “ in 2006 suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 33,300 deaths. “ Of these 5,000 are teenagers. As per the report of Mental Health America, “suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents and second leading cause of death among college age youth.” There are a wide range of factors leading teenagers and young youths to get overpowered by suicidal thoughts. Research shows that any of the family members dying through suicide ominously disturbs young minds leading them to look upon it as an optional solution to their problems. Further, domestic violence including physical or sexual abuse and divorce of parents develop a feeling of suppressed anger or a void in the young minds that are yet to learn how to cope up with a crisis, personal or impersonal. That void or anger if remain unattended might lead to depression gradually resulting in a self destructive act. Besides, if a close family member suffers from mental disorder and depression, chances of suicide in young adults belonging to that family is higher compared to those coming from a family with no such history.
Studies show that in America firearms are widely used as a means to commit suicide. Besides firearms, consumption of poison or sleeping pills, slitting nerve or hanging are some of the common methods young adults use to end life. It will be wise of the parents if they keep the bullets as well as the revolver hidden in a secret place and any lethal items which can be used as a weapon for suicide like acid, phenyl, knife out of their reach. Besides, parents should encourage their children to get into a frank discussion with them about the problems worrying their innocent minds. In case a situation turns really serious parents should not hesitate to seek professional help from a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Sometimes, youngsters feel more comfortable opening up to a stark stranger than the near and dear ones. Parents also should try to spend as much time with them as is possible for the warmth of your company will make them feel secure.
One thing to be really kept in mind is that young people in the age group of 15 to 23 go through a lot of physical as well as psychological changes. They have just started to grow up. Their minds are not yet tinted by the complexities of corruption. The world with its bizarre intricacies is an interesting conundrum for them. They might not know how to solve the puzzles of life. They need proper parental guidance and emotional assistance to help them face a challenging situation be it in terms of education, romance, friendship, betrayal, addiction and so on. There is panoply of temptations all around to lure them into a wrong path. Unless a proper mature support is backing them up, they might end up in a gradual degradation of both physical and psychological. Therefore, parents of children passing through teenage or have just past teenage, should remain wary of their children’s activities, groups of association so that a timely intervention can avert a critical situation.
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/parenting/young-adult/articles/62716.aspx#ixzz19VvUhOSO
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