Suicide Prevention
Signs/Recognition
-increased alcohol or drug use
-reckless behavior
-changes in sleep
-anger
-talking about wanting to die
-"joking" about it
Information
-family history of suicide
-stressful life events or loss
-history of previous suicide attempts
2011 Suicide Statistics
-suicide is 13% of all deaths in the youth from 10-24
-15.8% considered attempting suicide
-12.8% of teens admitted to making a suicide plan
Community Resources
National Hopeline Network 1-800-suicide
Youth Hotline Counseling for Teens by Teens 1-877-youthline
Youth emergency Svc for Mental Health (315)-463-1100