Suicide Boys Drawings of Word
FEW things move quite as quickly as slang and technology.
No sooner have you mastered the latest term or fad than you're getting odd looks for using something outdated.
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But when it comes to mental health, the words and emojis teenagers are using to express themselves are important to keep up on.
They may seem innocuous but these terms could help identify a young person who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts.
New data from Crisis Text Line, which provides a counselling text service in the US, found the ones that are most commonly used.
They analysed 129 million texts sent between August 1, 2013 and December 31, 2019 - mostly from people aged under the age of 25.
Most-used
The Everybody Hurts: The State of Mental Health in America report showed that the most-used terms were "excedrin," "800 mg," and "ibuprofens".
But there were more unexpected findings, including the words "nightstand," "vampire," and "railroad" being frequently used too. Others included "looney," and "11:11".
These aren't normally considered red-flags - but they are associated with suicidal risk, according to Crisis Text Line's chief data scientist, Bob Filbin.
He told Insider: "The why, of why these particular words were used, is less important than the what.
"What's important is the what, which is knowing what words are associated with suicidal risks."
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People who used the pill emoji were also 4.4 times more likely to be in a life-threatening situation while people who used the crying face emoji were 1.6 times at risk, he added.
Filbin said that if someone texts one of those words they will be flagged by the Crisis Text Line system as a high risk for suicide in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Their message will be pushed to the front of the queue for people waiting for counselling help, he added.
The rate of suicide in the US increased 24 per cent from 2000 to 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Record levels
It comes as latest figures revealed that suicide rates in young girls have reached record levels in the UK.
Figures from the Official for National Statistics show that suicides in females aged 10 to 24 have soared by 83 per cent in six years.
The figures also show that in 2018, rates among boys in the same age group were up 25 per cent from the previous year.
But men remain at the highest risk - particularly those aged from 45 to 49 - and continue to account for three quarters of all suicides in 2018.
The key signs your loved one is at risk of suicide
There are several warning signs that a person is at risk of suicide. But it's vital to know that they won't always be obvious.
While some people are quite visibly in pain and become withdrawn and depressed, others may continue their life as normal pretending everything is fine.
Look out for subtle personality changes in friends and family, especially if you know they have been going through a tough time, Lorna told The Sun Online.
These are the key signs to watch out for:
- A change in routine, such as sleeping or eating less than normal
- Struggling to sleep, lacking energy or appearing particularly tired
- Drinking, smoking or using drugs more than usual
- Finding it hard to cope with everyday things
- Not wanting to do things they usually enjoy
- Becoming withdrawn from friends and family – not wanting to talk or be with people
- Appearing more tearful
- Appearing restless, agitated, nervous, irritable
- Putting themselves down in a serious or jokey way, for example 'Oh, no one loves me', or 'I'm a waste of space'
- Losing interest in their appearance, not liking or taking care of themselves or feeling they don't matter
That's why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign, to remind those in the grips of mental illness that there is hope and to encourage people to watch out for the warning signs a loved one could be in trouble.
Big life events, like a death in the family, divorce and redundancy can leave people feeling vulnerable and trigger mental health issues.
The latest figures show that there were 6,507 suicides registered in the UK in total - an increase of 11 per cent from 2017.
Following several years of decline, the latest UK suicide rate has now increased to the level seen when it previously peaked in 2013.
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Scotland had the highest suicide rate per 100,000 people, followed by Wales and England.
The ONS said that the "exact reasons" for the rise are unknown but changes made in the last year to the way coroners record such deaths may be a factor.
In July 2018 the standard of proof used by coroners to determine whether a death was a suicide was lowered.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others... You're Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, www.thecalmzone.net , 0800 585 858
- Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
- Mind, www.mind.org.uk , 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org , 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org , 116 123
- Movember, www.uk.movember.com
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Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10939831/red-flag-suicide-words-emojis-mental-health/
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