Suicide Prevention
Help stop a growing problem in teens
Signs
Some signs that a person is going to commit suicide are that they will always be talking about death, losing interest in things are used to care about, talking about suicide, making comments like "It would be better if I wasn't here," going from very sad to happy or calm unexpectedly, giving away possessions, saying goodbye to people.
What is suicide?
Suicide is taking your own life, and usually caused by stressful situations
Depression and suicide
Depression will increase the chance of suicide in person
Suicide and its effects
Suicide effects more than the person that takes their life. Also the people that care about them.
How to help
-Learn the warning signs
-Reach out to your friend
-Talk to someone
-Call suicide prevention hotline @ 1-800-273-8255
-See therapist
-Reach out to your friend
-Talk to someone
-Call suicide prevention hotline @ 1-800-273-8255
-See therapist
Suicide Statistics
-Suicide is the third leading case of death for people 15-24
-On average one person dies by suicide every 16.2 minutes
-Suicide takes nearly 30,000 American lives a year
-On average one person dies by suicide every 16.2 minutes
-Suicide takes nearly 30,000 American lives a year
Resources
-See Mr.Hartley or other teachers in the school
-See Primary physician
-Onondaga mental health clinics
-See Primary physician
-Onondaga mental health clinics
Information on help
-d21revolution.com/no-suicide-zone
-1-800-273-TALK (8255)
-1-800-448-3000
-1-800-273-TALK (8255)
-1-800-448-3000