Depression & Suicide Information
Depression is something that can effect your whole life and it is very common. It affects about 121 million people worldwide. It is often called the "king" of mental illness. Depression can be caused by a lack of social support from family or friends. Stress is another main factor. Depression can lead to suicide so it is important to act fast if you or someone you know is depressed.
If you think you or someone you know is depressed check out the symptoms:
Depression can lead to death or suicide so it is important to react fast!
Here are some risk factors for suicide:
If you think you or someone you know is depressed check out the symptoms:
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
- Fatigue and decreased energy
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
- Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
- Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
- Irritability, restlessness
- Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
- Overeating or appetite loss
- Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
- Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Depression can lead to death or suicide so it is important to react fast!
Here are some risk factors for suicide:
- Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders
- Alcohol and other substance use disorders
- Hopelessness
- Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
- History of trauma or abuse
- Major physical illnesses
- Previous suicide attempt
- Family history of suicide
- Job or financial loss
- Loss of relationship
- Easy access to lethal means
- Local clusters of suicide
- Lack of social support and sense of isolation
- Stigma associated with asking for help
- Lack of health care, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
- Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)