On writing about teen Latina’s suicidal ideations and attempts online: Some words of caution. Is psychology about problem solving or problem making? Some believe that instead of listening to people’s problems, mental health providers make different groups of people INTO problems. Some believe that social media creates the illusion that life is full of problems. What happens […]
I AM A LATINA THAT HAS THOUGHT OF SUICIDE I AM A LATINA THAT HAS THOUGHT OF SUICIDE THIS MEANS I AM A LATINA THAT HAS THOUGHT ABOUT KILLING HERSELF BREATHE THIS IN WITH ME I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT TAKI… Source: i am latina and i live – Quirky Rican
As a young boy I remember asking my mother about a family friend who would mysteriously be missing from family functions for months at a time and neve Source: Dr. Joe: Latina Teens, Suicide Attempts And Mental Health ‘Secretos’ – NBC News
14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latina girls, data shows. Image source: i_Stock 14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latina girls, data shows iStock According to reports, 14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latinas. Source: At 15 She Attempted Suicide: […]
Additional source: Why do so many latina teens attempt suicide? A conceptual model for research. Source: The Latin Americanist: Expert cites culture as blame for Latina suicide attempts
Dr. Luis Zayas, UT Austin One segment of the population commits suicide more than any other: Hispanics teens. Dr. Luis Zayas, Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Source: Dr. Luis Zayas, UT Austin – Latina Suicide Rates | WAMC