Whatever the case, we all need to be aware of the warning signs of youth suicide. Here are some below:
1. They alk about wanting to die, be dead, or about suicide, or are they cutting or burning themselves?
2. They feel like things may never get better, seeming like they are in terrible emotional pain (like something is wrong deep inside but they can’t make it go away), or they are struggling to deal with a big loss in their life?
3. They have withdrawn from everyone and everything, have become more anxious or on edge, seem unusually angry.
4. They show worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior. Specifically, this includes significant:
– Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
– Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
– Recent increased agitation or irritability
Naika was described by her friends as smart academically, loved to smile and had lots of charisma. She will be missed dearly.