GLBTC&Q & Teen Suicide, Prevention, Support & Information Resources (Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Curious, Questioning & Straight Youth.) View a complete listing of Teen Suicide Resource Links. (For additional resource website links go to "TBC GLBT Resource Section".) |
Gay/Bisexual Male Focus |
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The Facts, Fiction or Myths on Teen Suicide Knowing what the facts, fiction or myths are about teen suicide is one of the first steps in prevention. [These items listed below are to be used only as a guide. If you suspect a family member, friend or aquaintance may be thinking about suicide, seek professional assistance or advice immediately. As people and situations vary greatly, obtaining professional assistance or advice is best not delayed. If you are you feeling depressed and suicidal right now and you need someone to talk to: click here.] Facts These are several of the facts related to teen suicide we have learned: *The suicide rate among our youth has been increasing. *It is rare for children at 10 years of age and under to attempt or commit suicide, however, after the onset of puberty sucicde incidents increase and can peak at young adulthood. *Suicide attempts outnumber actual successful suicides. *About 60 to 80 percent of the youth contemplating suicide, sought help in the months preceeding attempting or commiting suicide. *Youths who have previously attempted suicide, are at higher risk for commiting suicide. *Youths who have succeeded in committing suicide, throughly planned it out and with the intention of killing themselves. *Suicide has a great impact on family members and the youth's peers. *Suicide of a friend, aquaintance and dramatic portrayals of suicide on television or in the media, increases the threat that Copy Cat Suicides can occur. |
Suicide is rarely a spur of the moment decision. In the days and hours before people kill themselves, there are usually clues and warning signs. The strongest and most disturbing signs are verbal remarks made. Such remarks should always be taken seriously. Examples of remarks and comments that should send up a Red Flag the person making them, needs help immediately. |
Befrienders International working to prevent suicide worldwide with 31,000 volunteers in over 40 countries. The website features the world's most comprehensive directory of emotional first aid helplines, support services and suicide prevention information. With details of local suicide support services in over 40 countries, translated into seven languages. You can talk to someone right now, search for a Helpline near you or get help via email, using these links: Talk to Someone Now: http://www.befrienders.org/talk.htm Search for a Helpline Near You: http://www.befrienders.org/bidir/centre.html Get help via Email: http://www.befrienders.org/email.htm |
Suicide is Often a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Situation If you are feeling suicidal right now and you need someone to talk to: click here. |
1,000 Deaths "The person who completes suicide dies once. Those left behind die a thousand deaths, trying to relive those terrible moments and understand... Why?" A website by Survivors of Loved Ones' Suicides because of their sexual orientation for people who have lost a loved one or have loved ones at risk for suicide. |
Gay & Teen Suicide Resources |
Bruce Robbie Bill Joey Marcus Brad Jacob Click on their photos to learn about these youngs mens lives and loved ones left behind. |
White Ribbon Campaign Raising Awareness about Gay-Teen Suicide and remembering those who we have lost. |
1,000 Deaths "The person who completes suicide dies once. Those left behind die a thousand deaths, trying to relive those terrible moments and understand... Why?" A website by Survivors of Loved Ones' Suicides because of their sexual orientation for people who have lost a loved one or have loved ones at risk for suicide. |
In Tribute to These Young Men Taken Much to Soon From Their Loved Ones. |
Suicide is Often a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Situation If you are feeling suicidal right now and you need someone to talk to: click here. |
Befrienders International working to prevent suicide worldwide with 31,000 volunteers in over 40 countries. The website features the world's most comprehensive directory of emotional first aid helplines, support services and suicide prevention information. With details of local suicide support services in over 40 countries, translated into seven languages. You can talk to someone right now, search for a Helpline near you or get help via email, using these links: Talk to Someone Now: http://www.befrienders.org/talk.htm Search for a Helpline Near You: http://www.befrienders.org/bidir/centre.html Get help via Email: http://www.befrienders.org/email.htm |
Verbal Warnings of Suicide. "I'm thinking . . . ~ of ending it all. ~ I might as well shoot myself. ~ of jumping in a river. ~ I can't go on. ~ I'll get out of it all. ~ life is not worth living. ~ nothing matters anymore. ~ I'm a loser. ~ I wish I were dead. ~ I can't do anything right. ~ no one can help me now. ~ what's the use of going on? ~ I just can't keep my thoughts straight anymore. ~ if I killed myself, then people would be sorry. ~ if I wasn't around no one would miss me. ~ all of my problems will end soon. ~ I won't be needing these things any more. |
Suicide is rarely a spur of the moment decision. In the days and hours before people kill themselves, there are usually clues and warning signs. The strongest and most disturbing signs are verbal remarks made. Such remarks should always be taken seriously. Examples of remarks and comments that should send up a Red Flag the person making them, needs help immediately. |
The Warning Signs of Suicide. Other common warning signs include: Becoming depressed or withdrawn. Behaving recklessly. Getting affairs in order and giving away valued possessions. Showing a marked change in behavior, attitudes or appearance. Abusing drugs or alcohol. Suffering a major loss or life change. |
The Facts, Fiction or Myths on Teen Suicide Knowing what the facts, fiction or myths are about teen suicide is one of the first steps in prevention. [These items listed below are to be used only as a guide. If you suspect a family member, friend or aquaintance may be thinking about suicide, seek professional assistance or advice immediately. As people and situations vary greatly, obtaining professional assistance or advice is best not delayed. If you are you feeling depressed and suicidal right now and you need someone to talk to: click here.] Facts These are several of the facts related to teen suicide we have learned: *The suicide rate among our youth has been increasing. *It is rare for children at 10 years of age and under to attempt or commit suicide, however, after the onset of puberty sucicde incidents increase and can peak at young adulthood. *Suicide attempts outnumber actual successful suicides. *About 60 to 80 percent of the youth contemplating suicide, sought help in the months preceeding attempting or commiting suicide. *Youths who have previously attempted suicide, are at higher risk for commiting suicide. *Youths who have succeeded in committing suicide, throughly planned it out and with the intention of killing themselves. *Suicide has a great impact on family members and the youth's peers. *Suicide of a friend, aquaintance and dramatic portrayals of suicide on television or in the media, increases the threat that Copy Cat Suicides can occur. |
Fiction or Myths To believe in the Fiction or Myths about teen suicide and the results can be devastating. *It couldn't ever happen to my teen children. *If you talk about suicidal intentions, it will lead to suicide. *Young people do not experience or suffer depression or from other mental disorders. *Attempting suicide is a youth's way of manipulating family situations, this type behavior should be punished and any threat of sincere suicidal intentions by the youth, ignored. *Teens will always learn from their mistakes and wouldn't attempt suicide again. *Suicides are completely spontaneous, come from out of the blue and there is little or no warning. *Only teens from the lower socio-economic groups commit suicide. |
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Gay Teen Suicide Articles, Stories, Bulletin Board Immediate Help 24/7, Hotlines and on Coming Out |
Darren's Boyfriend's Gay Suicide Info and Web Page. |
The most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news and resources. |
The Safe Schools Coalition offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents, guardians and youth. Public-Private Partnership in Support of GLBT Youth. |
Youth Suicide Problems |
Gay/Bisexual Male Focus |
Most complete Internet Resource on gay and bisexual male suicide problems, related issues, little known concept related to youth suicide. |
GLBTC&Q & Teen Suicide, Prevention, Support & Information Resources (Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Curious, Questioning & Straight Youth.) View a complete listing of Teen Suicide Resource Links. (For additional resource website links go to "TBC GLBT Resource Section".) |
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