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Teen Suicide Prevention & Awareness

Statistics…

More Statistics…

Some of the common causes of stress that effect teens are…  School/Grades  Family/Parents  Friends  Extracurricular Activities  Homework  Personal Relationships  College Worries  Appearance  Work $$$

Signs of Depression  Poor grades  Withdrawal from friends (“I’m just not in the mood to go out tonight”)  Sadness, hopelessness  Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation

Signs of Depression  Extreme anger, over- reaction to criticism  Feeling like a failure  Poor self-esteem, guilt  Lack of focus, restlessness  Changes in eating/sleeping habits

Warning Signs of Suicide  Giving away possessions  Changes in eating/sleeping habits  Sudden, major behavior OR personality change  Use of drugs/alcohol  Risky behavior

Warning Signs of Suicide  Expressing feelings of worthlessness, despair  Expressing a wish to die  Poems, essays, or drawings that refer to death  Talking about death and dying

What Can YOU Say?  “I’m glad you told me, I want to help”  “I’m going to find someone to help you”  “I will stay with you until help arrives”  “I care about you”  “Let’s go see the Counselor”

What NOT to Say…  “It’s just a phase”  “You’ll snap out of it”  “Stop being so selfish”  “You’re just trying to get attention”  “Get over it”

Steps teens can take  Take your friend’s actions seriously  Encourage your friend to seek professional help, accompany if necessary  Talk to an adult you trust. Don’t be alone in helping your friend.  Don’t keep the secret  Remind them that you care about them

Take the first step…

Talk to your Counselor if you are considering suicide or know someone that is …

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: TALK

Also check out these websites… TeenHelp.org help.org

Reach out….