But these wars, hot and cold, ended in spectacular American victories. The threats we now face are from within. An extended period of boredom, whether it is a young person or a senior citizen, is a key indicator and early stage of depression which can lead to suicide, the 9th leading cause of death in America.
Senior citizens are twice as likely to commit suicide.
Among teens, it's the 3rd leading cause of death. More than ten million Americans of all ages suffer from depression. Boredom, broadly defined, is a form of mental 'withdrawal' from stressful situations. Boredom is one of the most frequently cited reasons for dropping out from school. More than 2,000 youngsters make this decision every school day nationwide.