Depression+and+Suicide.

__//**Depression and Suicide **//__



There is a major link between depression and suicide. Approximately 90% of those who attempt or commit suicide are depressed or battling a mental illness (Suicide and Depression: Risk Factors and Warnins Signs of Suicide, n.d.). In 2009 over 1 million suicides were attempted, however thankfully only 37,000 were successful (Suicide and Depression: Risk Factors and Warnins Signs of Suicide, n.d.).. Many individuals can battle depression their entire lives without attempting suicide while others may suffer for only a small amount of time before attempting to take their life. It is not by coincidence that almost all suicides or attempts are from those suffering with depression. Major depression brings a long lasting state of extreme unhappiness, loneliness, negative thoughts, and hopelessness with the thought of there being no way out. (Prevention and Postvetion Guides, n.d.). Those with depression tend to focus only on the downs in their life and exaggerate them to a point where the load is too much to bear (Prevention and Postvetion Guides, n.d.). This form of behavior can convince an individual there is nothing to live for, causing a suicide.(Prevention and Postvetion Guides, n.d.). There are many warning signs or risk factors contributing to suicide. Risk factors vary depending on age, gender and ethnic backgrounds. Statistics show that men are four times more likely to take their lives than women (Suicide and Depression: Risk Factors and Warnins Signs of Suicide, n.d.). Breaking down even further most suicides are attempted by teens, as depression can be especially hard on them. Teens are most susceptible to depression and suicidal thoughts as their body is vulnerable with all the changes in growth and hormone levels (The link Between Depression and Suicide, n.d.). Just because an individual is suicidal or has attempted suicide does not mean that they cannot heal and be uplifted out of this state (The link Between Depression and Suicide, n.d.). It is a tough battle but one that should not be given up on.