Teen suicide has halved!

After the shock of Cyrulnik report, released in 2011, the suicide less than 14 years, here is good news: the suicide of teenagers has fallen by half in 20 years!

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, after accidents. Often linked to identity disorder, it represents 50,000 attempts and more than 500 victims aged 15-24 in France.

Because there is no type of suicidal teens and because the signs suggesting suicide are rare, prevention was not obvious. But the work on recidivism has been effective. While récicive rate is highest in the 4-6 months following a suicide attempt, the establishment of systems for monitoring and prevention of this period was decisive.

Some warning signs:

If changes suggesting an attempted suicide are difficult to identify, we still have to worry if you spot these signs in a friend:

- Social withdrawal

- Lower grades

- Decreased energy

- Sadness

- Isolation

- mutism

To do:

If you find yourself faced with a person who threatens to make a suicide attempt, here is what to do:

- Listening, showing interest and remains calm. Suicide is a cry for help, asking him questions, he will realize that you're interested in it.

- Provides support and relief. Do not think you are not able to help. She confided to you more easily ill-being, listening is what is best to do.

- Prende the situation seriously and assess the degree of risk.

- Identify all other support

- Removes the resources available if possible. If the means of suicide are present, trying to get rid of (drugs, weapons, toxic)

- Warn his entourage and will seek help.