Study: auto-intoxication suicide attempts more than doubled among youth | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio – The startling results of a new study by the Nationwide Children's Hospital and Poison Control Center in central Ohio show that more and more young people are trying to commit suicide in s & # 39; poisoning. The study was published online Wednesday in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Researchers say suicide-seeking suicide rates among teens have more than doubled in the last decade in the United States. The rate has more than tripled for girls and young women.

Scientists examined cases of suspected suicide intoxication in children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24 from 2000 to 2018. During this period, more than 1.6 million cases were reported. Voluntary poisoning by suspected suicide in young and young adults have been reported to poison control centers in the United States. More than 71% (1.1 million) of them were women.

Previous research has shown that suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 24 years.

Voluntary intoxication is the most common way of attempting suicide and the third most common method of suicide among adolescents, with higher rates among women.

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Nationwide Children's experts urge parents to regularly check with their children, ask them directly how they are doing and whether they have ever thought of ending their days.

If you or your child needs help right now with suicidal thoughts, you should go to your local emergency room. If you think that there has been an overdose, call the Poison Help National Helpline at 1-800-222-1222.

Precursory signs of suicide

Health officials advise everyone to become familiar with the warning signs of suicide, including:

• A person who thinks or threatens to commit suicide or who is looking for a way to commit suicide
• Increase in addiction
• Feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, being trapped or hopeless
• Social isolation and withdrawal of people and activities
• Express an unusual anger, recklessness or mood changes

How to get help for yourself or for a loved one

If you are thinking of hurting yourself or committing suicide, talk to someone who can help you, such as a trusted family member, your doctor, your licensed mental health professional if you already have one, or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

If you think one of your loved ones is at risk for suicide, talk to them. Experts say you should not be afraid to raise the problem.

For immediate help in a crisis, call the toll-free number on the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential. You can also get information

Local services

• Franklin County Suicide Prevention Hotline – (614) 221-5445 – 24/7
• Suicide Text Line (614) 221-5445 – Monday to Friday, noon to 1 pm to 10 pm
• Telephone line for teens (614) 294-3300 – 24/7
• Senior Hotline (614) 294-3309 – 24/7
• Suicide Prevention Services – (614) 299-6600 ext. 2073
• North Central Mental Health Services – (614) 299-6600