Suicide
by: Emma Upton, Jaden Clasey, Adrian Sanchez
Warning signs
-suffering from depression or a mental disorder
-abusing alcohol or other drugs
-cluster suicides in the area
-withdrawal from friends
-change in personality
-negative self image
-giving away belongings, or running away
-direct or indirect statements of death
-unusual obsession with death
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FACTS
-5% of all suicides are cluster suicides
-suicide takes the lives of nearly 30,000 americans
-for people 15-24 suicide is the third leading cause of death
-there are twice as many deaths due to suicide than HIV/AIDS
how you can help:
1) initiate a meaningful conversation so they know you care
-show interest in the person and patience, "don't say things like everyone feels sad sometimes"
2) show support and ask questions
-remind them that all problems have solutions and suicide is not the answer
3) persuade them to seek help
-encourage them to talk to a trusted adult and offer to go with them
Bullied to Death: Suicide of 15 year-old Kristina Arielle Calco