Suicide Prevention
What can you do?
Recognnize the Signs
If you notice someone doing any of these things notify an adult immediately:
- Constantly talking about suicide
- Disinterest in usual activities
- Substance abuse (alcohol and drug use)
- Withdrawing from friends and family
- Self Harm
- Depressed
- Giving away possessions
- Saying final goodbyes
- Concrete plan
Suicide takes nearly 30,00 people a year
Its the third leading cause of death among young people
There are about 4.5 milion survivors in the counrty
places you can go for help:
1. you can call the suicide prevention line 1 800 273 talk
2. you can also visit www.suicidepreventiolifeline.com
3. you can also talk to a trusted adult