Yes.
Children are subject to the same factors that cause depression in adults.
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True or False?
Bullies are insecure and have a low self esteem.
False. Many bullies have good self-esteem and think they are doing what those around them WANT them to do.
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What is Peer pressure?
It is generally a pressure to conform to a social norm within any given group.
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Are women more likely to commit suicide?
No. Researchers suggest that men suffering from depression are more likely to go unrecognized and untreated.
Men are more likely to commit suicide than women.
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What would you do if you know someone who is getting bullied?
No. Lack of sleep alone cannot cause depression, but it does play a role. Lack of sleep resulting from another mental illness or the presence of personal problems can intensify depression.
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True or False?
Only guys bully.
False. Both boys and girls can be bullies.
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Is there such thing as positive peer pressure? How?
Yes.
Positive peer prssure is a pressure to conform to the expected norms of teens in any given culture. It is more a pressure to conform to positive social expectations than it is a pressure to act out.
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Are people who've made other suicide attempts, gestures, or who have harmed themselves physically in other ways in the past are at higher risk of completing suicide than are other people who haven't done these things?
Yes. Some people who survive an initial suicide attempt go on to make additional suicide attempts. People who have made prior suicide attempts are some 38x more likely to attempt suicide again in the future.
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If I have a friend who is thinking of committing suicide, who could I call?
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living.
By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
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Are woman more likely to get depression?
Yes.
Women develop depression twice as often as men.
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How many types of bullying are there?
There are 10 different kinds of bullying. They are: physical, verbal, emotional, cyber, disability, gay, legal, parental, prison and school.
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What are the most common ways that peer pressure shows up?
-Pressure to experiment with drugs or drink alcohol.
-Pressure to vandalize public or private property.
-Pressure to steal.
-Pressure to have a physical confrontation with another teen.
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Where do you think have the highest rate of suicide?
The Rocky Mountain and Western states have the highest rates of suicide in the U.S. Interestingly, this statistic isn't weather-related, but is related to the concentration of people in these states. Even though there are certainly large cities in these states, overall, the population is more "spread out" than in other parts of the country.
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How common is mental illness?
Mental illnesses are very common; in fact, they are more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, an estimated 23% of American adults or about 44 million people, and about 20% of American children suffer from a mental disorder during a given year.
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Do most people with depression commit suicide?
No.
Most people who suffer from depression do not attempt suicide, but according to the National Mental Health Association, 30-70% of suicide victims have suffered from some sort of depression.7
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Does bullying happen everywhere?
Yes.
Bullying can happen anywhere. Like school, work, home, parties etc...
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How do you know the difference between good peer pressure and bad peer pressure?
The obvious answer is; if it is illegal, if it causes harm to others or yourself, if it has the potential to harm others or yourself or if it involves lying, sneaking around or other types of self protective deception than it is probably "bad".
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How much teens ages 15-19 commit suicide in 2011?
198 teens commit suicide.
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Who can you go to if you've been peer pressured, bullied, thought about suicide, or have been depressed?
- Friends
- Family
- Teachers
- Guidance Counsellor
- Giving Light Offers Worth and Wellness (GLOWW)
-Children’s Mental Health Ontario provides resources about mental health and well-being.
-Mind your mind is a place for youth and young adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times. Help Yourself. Help each other. Share what you live and know.
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What is depression?
Depression is a real medical condition with many emotional, physical, behavioural and cognitive symptoms.
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True or False
Only certain kinds of kids get bullied?
False.
Kids of all backgrounds and social standings are bullied.
There is no "profile" that all victims of bullies fit.
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Is bullying caused by peer pressure? How?
Peer pressure most definitely plays a role in bullying. When a teen is generally perceived as weak, odd, or different by the majority of his/her peers he/she becomes a safe target for bullies. If the general opinion of a person is negative a bully is less likely to be rejected for picking on them.
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Are people who have access to firearms are more likely to commit suicide?
Firearms were the most common method of suicide for both men and women in 2010, accounting for an estimated 55% - 56% of all suicides. In addition, almost 2/3 of completed teenage suicides in 2003 were by firearm.