Suicide: A Preventable Death
By: Dana leis
Warning Signs
Non-verbal
- Depression and hopelessness
- Lack of energy
- Drop in grades
- Giving away possessions
- Crying
Verbal
- "I wish I were dead."
- "I'm going to kill myself."
- "Nobody needs me."
- "What's the use?"
- "Nothing matters, who cares?"
Where you could go for Help?
- www.preventsuicidewi.org
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- a parent
- a teacher
- a nurse
Suicide is Preventable
Question - Persuade - Refer (QPR)
- Ask directly if he or she is thinking about suicide.
- Focus on your concern for their wellbeing and listen.
- Reassure them that there is help and they will not feel like this forever.
- Get help