NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTHSEPTEMBER , 2014

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FACES OF SUICIDE

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Suicide Statistics

Suicide has moved up to the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college- age youth.

Suicide is PREVENTABLE. 90% youth that attempt suicides that are

unsuccessful or blocked, never attempt suicide again.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Take the BE THAT FRIEND

Pledge

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BE THAT FRIEND

Be Aware Understand the problem of

youth suicide

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BE THAT FRIEND Be Able to Identify Signs

Suicide threats or previous attempts Depression Anger, increased irritability Lack of interest in activities they used to

enjoy Sudden increase/decrease in appetite Sudden changes in appearance Dwindling academic performance Sudden failure to complete assignments An "I don't care" attitude about school or

other activities. Preoccupation with death, guns

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BE THAT FRIEND

Be Prepared to Act Have a game plan in place in the event

that any one of your friends ever indicates they are hurting or thinking of hurting themselves.

Don't be afraid to talk to someone who seems to be depressed or hurting.

Let them know there is someone who cares for them.

Tell someone!

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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

Teacher/Coach Guidance Counselor Principal Local mental health facility Local Emergency Room SUICIDE HOTLINE

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BE THAT FRIEND

Go to thejonathanfoundation4teens.org/

bethatfriend

Take the BE THAT FRIEND

Pledge