Fit Family Report

Dear Friends,

Hello and happy day! In this issue, we explore a critical and sensitive topic that affects individuals of all ages: suicide and its prevention. As we strive to create a supportive and informed community, we present two insightful articles to help shed light on this terrible issue.

Our first article focuses on teen suicide prevention, offering insights and resources parents and educators may use to recognize warning signs and provide essential support.

The second article addresses the concerning increase in suicide among older men. Shockingly, recent statistics reveal that suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-34, and the rate of suicide among men aged 45-65 has increased by 43% over the last two decades. These alarming figures underscore the urgent need for informed discussions and proactive measures to address suicide prevention. Join us as we explore these crucial tops to promote mental health and well-being within our families and communities.

I hope you enjoy the Fit Family Report as much as I delight in sending you news about what we can do to live happier, healthier lives. Please share this report and email me with your thoughts and suggestions.

With love,

Marta Perez, Ph.D., JD

Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know

Suicide is in the news and in popular entertainment now more than ever, especially in regard to teens. You can play a role in building up your child’s mental health simply by becoming aware of the risk factors and warning signs that can lead to suicide, making yourself available to your child, knowing how to practice having a caring conversation, and being aware that help is always available.Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Rate of suicide in the U.S. peaks among older men

The hardest group for Dennis Gillan to get to talk about suicide is older men. They also happen to have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.