Boys are now more likely to kill themselves than to be killed in a motor crash. Girls are nearly 50% more likely to injure themselves in a suicide attempt than to face an unplanned pregnancy
s, when the term “teenager” had been popularised, it brought to mind trouble. Spotty youths who engaged in risky behaviour outside the house—getting drunk, pregnant or into car crashes—were “the number one fear of American citizens”, wrote Bill Bryson in his memoir, “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid”. Today, the risks American teens face come from within. .The rise in youth suicide is part of a broader increase inproblems among the young.
Experts have a reasonable understanding of how to help prevent suicide and better protect against such thoughts. Not all young people are equally at risk. Although girls in America are much more likely to contemplate ending their lives, or injure themselves in attempting to do so, teen boys are nearly three times as likely to die from suicide. Young people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are three times as likely to feel suicidal.
America is also exceptional for its availability of guns. Use of a firearm is the most common method of suicide for boys, which helps explain why they are more likely to die from an attempt than girls. Easy access to a lethal method is one of the biggest risk factors for someone in despair. In Switzerland, after 2003 suicide rates among men of military-service age dropped sharply after the country halved the size of its army, which often requires soldiers to take weapons home.
Being locked up during the pandemic increased feelings of isolation and loneliness for many youngsters. There is increasingly compelling evidence of the harm inflicted by school closures on children’s development and mental health. Covid appears to have hurt the mental health of younger people disproportionately, says Richard McKeon at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This was “superimposed on a longer-term upward trend in youth suicide,” he adds.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
The Boys spin-off Gen V releases first dramatic trailer'Welcome to Godolkin University.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Dear USMNT: Americans' letters to the team ahead of World Cup knockout round“This team looks hungry, you’re young, you’re ready to go.” Ahead of the USMNT's match against the Netherlands, The Athletic commissioned letters to the team from fans old and new, well-known and otherwise. Enjoy.
Consulte Mais informação »
Londonderry: Apprentice Boys' Lundy parade set to take placeThe annual event commemorates the 17th century siege of Derry and is organised by the Apprentice Boys.
Consulte Mais informação »
Third charge after two boys stabbed to death in LondonThe deaths of Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo, both 16, are being linked by detectives.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ex-SNP councillor jailed for sexually abusing teenage boys and attempted rapeFormer SNP councillor Mark Kerr has been jailed after he assaulted teenagers and tried to rape one boy.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why the World Cup’s first stage has been surprisingly evenSo far, there have been few moments of magic. But the next rounds could become chaotic and vibrant
Consulte Mais informação »