adolescent

Student’s name:
Fernanda Santader
Valentina Irisch
Matias Michea
Grade: 12 th
Date: May, 2024
Teacher: Patricia Tapia
 introduction
Definition of the subject:Adolescent suicide is the action of ending one's
own life before reaching adulthood.
Personal reasons:Social pressure, undiagnosed mental disorders and
family problems are common factors.
Importance of the topic: It is essential to address this issue to
understand and prevent high suicide rates among adolescents.
Risk factors
Bullying: Bullying can have serious consequences on the mental
health of adolescents.
Family problems: Conflicts at home can trigger feelings of
hopelessness.
Mental disorders: Depression and anxiety are factors that increase
the risk of suicide.
Lack of support: Loneliness and the lack of a support network can
lead a teenager to despair.
 Myths and
realities
Myth: Talking about suicide with a teenager can incite
him to commit the act.
Reality: Opening a dialogue on the subject can prevent
suicides by allowing the teenager to express their
emotions.
Myth: All teenagers who try to commit suicide announce
it in advance.
Reality: Many teenagers do not communicate their
intentions, so it is important to be alert to indirect
signals.
 Prevention and help
Promotion of mental health: It is essential to educate young people about the
importance of taking care of their emotional well-being.
Access to professional help: Adolescents must have easy and confidential access
to mental health services.
Community support: Collaboration between family, school and health services is
key to preventing adolescent suicide.
Education in signal detection: Adults responsible for adolescents must be trained
to identify warning signs and act quickly.
 suicides in chile
ANTONIA BARRA

KATY WINTER

CATALINA CAYAZAYA

ALEJANDRA CARRASCO
 conclusion
What I learnt:
The importance of open communication and emotional support in the prevention of adolescent
suicide.
The crucial role of early detection and timely intervention to provide help to young people at
risk.
The need to promote awareness and education about mental health in communities and in
school settings.
Two ideas to improve about my topic:
Strengthen accessible mental health resources and services for adolescents, including the
training of professionals and the promotion of confidential services.
Encourage collaboration between families, schools and communities to create supportive and
understanding environments that help prevent adolescent suicide.