1. 1.What symptoms might indicate that a person is depressed? 2.What events or situations might increase the risk of suicide? 3. CREATE A POSTER ACTIVITY

2. Suicide Prevention Activity: In small groups, create a poster or a printed public service announcement urging teens who may be depressed and considering suicide to seek help. Your poster pr. Public Service Announcement should provide the following information:In small groups, create a poster or a printed public service announcement urging teens who may be depressed and considering suicide to seek help. Your poster pr. Public Service Announcement should provide the following information:

3. 1. Make a clear statement encouraging teens to get help.1. Make a clear statement encouraging teens to get help. Remind them that all problems can be solved that depression is treatable.Remind them that all problems can be solved that depression is treatable. Encourage them to talk to a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult.Encourage them to talk to a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult. Provide contact information for local crisis centers and suicide hotlines.Provide contact information for local crisis centers and suicide hotlines.

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