Depression and Suicide

By: Marilou Carranza

HSCI 273
Software and Applications Health Science
December 4, 2015

Depression: a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of

sadness and loss of interest. Affects how you feel, think and
behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical
problems.
Depression Can be cause by:
Sexual abuse
Bullying
The death of a loved one
Not being accepted by family, friends, or society
Low self-esteem

Depression

1. Untreated depression is the number one cause for

suicide.
2. Depression is present in at least 50 percent of all
suicides.
3. Chronic depression can lead to feelings of hopelessness,
and suicide is one way people choose to express these
feelings
4. They just want their pain and suffering to end.

Correlation:
Suicide and Depression

 10thleadingcauseofdeathin
theUSforallages.
Secondleadingcauseofdeath
for15-24yearolds
Approximately105Americansdie
bysuicide
OnedeathbysuicideintheUS
every13minutes

Suicide Statistics

 Stigma and lack of understanding

Fear others will think theyre crazy, weak, or a lesser
person
Cultural Norms havent changed

People Dont Talk About It

Warning Signs

Misconceptions

Increasing the use of alcohol or drug

"People who talk about suicide won't

really do it.

Talking about wanting to die

Sleeping too little or too much
Talking about being a burden to others

"Anyone who tries to kill him/herself

must be crazy.
"If a person is determined to kill
him/herself, nothing is going to stop
him/her."

Notice The Signs