By Tanya Bertapelle Suicide, particularly youth suicide are reaching epidemic proportions across the western world. In USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand the suicide rates for young males is well above 20 suicides per 100,000, the chances of knowing someone, who has committed suicide, attempted or considered suicide are quite high. This article will discuss some of the symptoms associated with depression, which sometimes can lead to suicide. This is not a conclusive statement on depression and suicide, but rather a guide.
Depression is a major factor that contributes to suicide.
Studies have found that approx. Perhaps you notice that your usually bubbly friend isn't smiling as much as they used to, or perhaps are less talkative. A depressed person may also be more irritable and anxious then they usually are. Of coarse, sometimes we just have a bad day, but if you notice that this change in mood is lasting more than a week or so, it may be of some concern. Loss of interest Have you noticed that your friends does not enjoy activities that they used to love, maybe they used love roller-blading after school, but now they don't appear to gain any pleasure from it.