About suicide ricks

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens, but teenagers and their parents underestimate the risk or think that it doesn't happen in their own communities, a new study shows.They found that parents and teenagers were able to identify many of the most common risk factors for suicide, including depression, alcohol and drug abuse, and relationship problems.

In 2006, 1,771 children and teens between the ages of 10 and 19 committed suicide in the U.S. Teenage boys were four times as likely as teenage girls to die by suicide and they were also more likely to use guns and suffocation to kill themselves. Girls were more likely than boys to use pills.

Among ethnic groups, teenage suicide rates were highest for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, with 15.4 deaths per 100,000 teens. Rates among white, Hispanic, and African-American teens were 4.7, 3.0, and 2.7 per 100,000, respectively.

Gay and bisexual teens are especially at risk, with one survey reporting suicide attempts among 28% of gay and bisexual teenage boys and 20% of gay and bisexual teenage girls.

According to the AAP, signs that a depressed teenager might be suicidal include:

• A dramatic change in personality
• Relationship problems, especially with a romantic partner
• A drop in grades or quality of schoolwork
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• A change in eating or sleeping habits
• Having trouble concentrating
• Giving away prized possessions
• Writing notes or poems about death
• Talking about suicide, even jokingly

If you suspect teenagers might be thinking about suicide, the AAP recommends:

• Act quickly. Suicide is preventable, but quick action is important.
• Ask about it, and don't be afraid to say the word "suicide." Using the word may help at-risk teenagers understand that someone has heard their cries for help.
• Reassure teenagers that you love them, and make sure they know that no matter how bad the problems seem, they can be worked out.
• Encourage them to talk about their feelings, and listen carefully. Don't dismiss the problem or get angry.
• Remove all lethal weapons from your home, including guns, pills, kitchen utensils, and ropes.
• Seek professional help. Ask your teenager's pediatrician for guidance.

For more information about suicide ricks with teenagers please visit
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100111/teens-parents-underestimate-teen-suicide-risk
And WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/default.htm

Rin- kun?

Thought I'd post up some pictures of Rin-kun along with Inuyasha-The final act.








http://www.vizanime.com/inuyasha-the-final-act

安室奈美恵 Full Moon

Namie Amuro's full Moon.



It's not the official video. She has yet to make the OF video to Full Moon.

Review on Identical~

So after finishing the book like...2months ago.
I've come to think about it and here is what I think about this book...
This book is messed up!
But really it's kind of messed up.
I refuse to say or comment on the ending b.c I do not wish to ruin the ending for you readers if you haven't already read the book.
This is one book I will not be re-reading unless I'm undyingly bored and have nothing else better to do((Which is hard to have nothing to do for me))

So if your going to read this book just remember...
It's only a book and thankfully...We're((As in us teens who are reading this book just b.c we want too)) not being force to read this book by our teachers for a school project!
So until the next post!
I'm out!~