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
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
Isabel’s grades were slipping. Her mother was in psychiatric care. Her brothers used drugs and were in and out of prison. She felt hopeless and said she no longer wanted to live. Maria endured domestic violence as a child. Her father had a long history of substance abuse. She was so attached to her mother […]
Image source: http://elfuturo-nc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jenna-and-Rosa-3-1-640×360.jpg When Jenna Horgan first approached the group of nine girls about writing a song together, they were sure it was impossible. Source: Latina girls find voice in song | News & Observer
Image source: https://pixabay.com Caught between a sexualized culture and a home life demanding modesty, Latinas face a dilemma familiar to girls of all ethnic backgrounds. Source: Latina teen girls have surprisingly high rate of attempted suicide – Salon.com
Image source: http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/do_something_lower_rates_of_teenage_suicide_young_latinas_20160807 For reasons including the clash between their parents’ traditional expectations and the American way of life, Latinas top the list of teens attempting suicide. After a decade of inaction, it’s time this national epidemic is addressed, writes Luis H. Zayas. Source: Teenage Latinas’ Suicidal Behavior—a Crisis Going Largely Ignored – Truthdig
THINKSTOCK El número de jóvenes latinas que intentan suicidarse en EE.UU. supera desde hace décadas al que se registra entre las chicas blancas y negras no hispanas. Una de las causas sería en choque cultural entre padres e hijas. Source: ¿Por qué tantas jóvenes hispanas intentan suicidarse en EE.UU.? – BBC Mundo