Suicide Prevention
A Permenent Solution to a Temporary Problem
Signs and Recognition Of being Suicidal
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about having no reason to live
- Talking about feeling in unbearable pain
- Increasing the use of alcohol and drugs
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Displaying EXTREME mood swings
What You Can Do to Help
- Tell an Adult
- Help your friend think about the good things in life
- Talk to them through their problems
- Take them seriously, This is not a Joke!
Medication can Be Prescribed
Talk to a Therapist
Its Okay to Cry
If you Need Help Contatct Mrs. Moore or Visit the Website Below
Statistics/Information
- In the ages of 15-24 year old Americans, Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death
- 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year
- 1 in 4 teenagers seriously consider suicide
- Suicide is caused by depression
- Depression is a mental illness, it can be cured