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Did you guys hear about Junior Seau?
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WoodyO
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• Between 20 and 50 percent of people who kill themselves had previously
attempted suicide. Although the majority of people who die by suicide have not
made a previous attempt, a serious suicide attempt is a clear risk factor for
suicide death.
On October 18th, 2010, Junior Seau, was arrested for Felony spousal abuse against his 25 year old live-in girlfriend.
He was booked about 2 a.m., then posted bail and was released roughly 90 minutes later
About five hours after he was released from custody, Seau drove his 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad
Carlsbad police estimated Seau was going about 60 mph once he went airborne. The Escalade sailed through the air, landing 100 feet down on the beach.
attempted suicide. Although the majority of people who die by suicide have not
made a previous attempt, a serious suicide attempt is a clear risk factor for
suicide death.
On October 18th, 2010, Junior Seau, was arrested for Felony spousal abuse against his 25 year old live-in girlfriend.
He was booked about 2 a.m., then posted bail and was released roughly 90 minutes later
About five hours after he was released from custody, Seau drove his 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad
Carlsbad police estimated Seau was going about 60 mph once he went airborne. The Escalade sailed through the air, landing 100 feet down on the beach.
WoodyO
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In countries like the USA and the UK there has been a steady increase in the numbers of men who elect to end their own lives prematurely. On average in the USA one person (male and female) takes their own life every 18 minutes. Of those who attempt suicide the completion rate for men is four times higher than for women. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all U.S. men according to National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
Young men and older men are particularly vulnerable groups. The suicide rate peaks in men between the ages of 20-24, which if isolated from the general statistics on suicide, places suicide as the 3rd ranking cause of death. Older people suffer from the loss of loved one's and friends and can feel isolated, ignored, valueless, or overly dependent on others. In the USA, the leading method of suicide is by firearms whereas in the UK where guns are illegal, exhaust fumes, hanging and overdoses are most commonly employed.
Why Men Choose Suicide
Not every attempt at suicide results in completion, although unsuccessful first attempts are often followed by successful second attempts. We know that young men report various pressures, that they feel unable to adapt to or cope with
Risk Factors for Suicide
The most common risk factors are:
Using drugs and/or alcohol to help cope with emotions, relationships, pressure of work etc.
Social isolation, living alone.
Not being able to form or sustain meaningful relationships.
Divorce or relationship breakdowns.
A history of physical and sexual abuse.
Imprisonment.
Being bullied at school/college/work.
unemployment.
loss of a loved one through trauma or disease.
mental illness, particularly where this is related to depression. painful and/or debilitating illnesses or conditions.
Young men and older men are particularly vulnerable groups. The suicide rate peaks in men between the ages of 20-24, which if isolated from the general statistics on suicide, places suicide as the 3rd ranking cause of death. Older people suffer from the loss of loved one's and friends and can feel isolated, ignored, valueless, or overly dependent on others. In the USA, the leading method of suicide is by firearms whereas in the UK where guns are illegal, exhaust fumes, hanging and overdoses are most commonly employed.
Why Men Choose Suicide
Not every attempt at suicide results in completion, although unsuccessful first attempts are often followed by successful second attempts. We know that young men report various pressures, that they feel unable to adapt to or cope with
Risk Factors for Suicide
The most common risk factors are:
Using drugs and/or alcohol to help cope with emotions, relationships, pressure of work etc.
Social isolation, living alone.
Not being able to form or sustain meaningful relationships.
Divorce or relationship breakdowns.
A history of physical and sexual abuse.
Imprisonment.
Being bullied at school/college/work.
unemployment.
loss of a loved one through trauma or disease.
mental illness, particularly where this is related to depression. painful and/or debilitating illnesses or conditions.
two of my husbands cousins have killed themselves...both men, both gunshots to the head
I can pick off about 6 factors in that last list for both of them
probably more impulsive...and brooding
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