Staying Alive: Holiday Depression and Suicide Myth

An increase in the rate of suicides around the holidays is unfortunate myth, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, the month of December actually boasts the lowest rate of suicides for the entire year.

It seems that the media has perpetuated this holiday suicide myth, according to The Annenberg Public Policy Center. Researchers from the center analyzed articles over the last 10 years and found that 40% of the articles continued to report the incorrect myth, even though national statistics clearly show the opposite trend.

It is important to remember that while suicide rates may be lower during the holiday months, suicides in children still occur. If you believe that your child is suicidal or thinking about harming herself, it is important to seek immediate treatment.

GET HELP

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-799-4TTY)

If you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, or trans* call 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)

If you're a veteran call 800-273-TALK and press 1

If you're a teenager call Covenant House Nine Line at 1-800-999-9999

Telephone Counseling www.Advicecare.com 1-800-679-4031

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