#Suicidalthoughts and poor #mentalhealth are at high levels among #female U.S. #highschoolstudents, a new report by the #CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention finds.
In 2021, 22% of all U.S. #highschoolstudents seriously considered attempting #suicide, up from 16% in 2011, according to the #Youth Risk #Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report. Among #female #students, nearly one in three, or 30%, seriously considered attempting #suicide, an increase from 19% in 2011. The survey also found that #female #students were more likely to make a #suicide plan, attempt #suicide, or be injured in a #suicideattempt compared to their #male peers.
An alarmingly high rate of U.S. #students, 42%, reported they were unable to do their usual activities due to almost daily feelings of sadness or #hopelessness for at least two weeks in 2021. This is up from 28% of #students in 2011. The rate is even higher for #female #students: nearly 60% (up from 36% in 2011), compared to 29% for #male #students.
These survey-based findings are released every two years. The findings for 2021 are the first to capture the disruptions and challenges faced by #highschool #students since the #COVID-19 #pandemic began.
State-specific data for 2021 are not yet available, but Arkansas-specific data from surveys in recent years indicate disproportionately higher rates of #suicidalthoughts and poor #mentalhealth among #female #highschoolstudents compared to #male #students. The percentage of #female #students in Arkansas who seriously considered attempting #suicide rose from 18% in 2011 to 25% in 2019, while among #male #students the percentage increased from 11% in 2011 to 14% in 2019. Among all #highschoolstudents in Arkansas, 20% considered a #suicideattempt in 2019, up from 14% in 2011. In 2019, #female #highschoolstudents in Arkansas were also more likely than their #male peers to make a #suicide plan and attempt #suicide.
Forty-seven percent of #female #students in Arkansas reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2019 (up from 36% in 2011), compared to 25% of #male #students (up from 21% in 2011). Among all Arkansas #highschoolstudents, 36% reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2019, up from 28% in 2011.
#James Donaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.#http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle
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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
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