Title: Suicide by college students are on the rise
Headings: Suicide by college students are on the rise
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Suicide by college students are on the rise
By Alejandro Muñoz Anguiano

Content: When it comes to suicide, supportive people can make a difference. Suicide rates among 15-24 year olds are at a 30-year high, making it especially important for friends and family to keep watch for signs of depression and intense sadness. Recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics has spurred healthcare professionals to urge college students to be aware of suicide risks among their peers. “Suicide among adolescents and young adults is increasing and among the leading causes of death for those demographic groups,” the NCHS reported. A survey by the National College Health Association revealed that 7.1 percent of polled students had seriously considered suicide within the last 12 months. At least two students in each 30-person classroom have suffered from suicidal thoughts. Not all of these students will actually attempt suicide, according to NCHS statistics, but that does not mean they are do not need help. Suicidal thoughts, even without follow-through, can invade and other aspects of life and are indicative of long-term depression. Depression sufferers and their peers need to communicate. Isolation creates more danger, CDC studies show.