Teen suicide numbers are UP

Aug 17, 2017 at 08:46 am by bryan


A new study by the Centers for Disease Control found that teenage suicides rose nationwide in 2015, and girls between the ages of 15 and 19 hit a 40-year high. Mental health experts in Tennessee say they are seeing a similar pattern. Locally, Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS that suicide numbers are up locally...

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The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network says there are many signs that teenagers are dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts. Some of those include a withdrawal from family, friends or social gatherings, a loss of interest in hobbies and a loss of interest in personal appearance.

For a list of signs and ways to get help, go to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention System's website at http://tspn.org.

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