It is estimated that each year we will Lose 5,000 Young People.


We lose approximately 100+ young people

EACH WEEK in our nation to Suicide.


That means in a typical week, there are more than 19,000 suicides attempts nationally!



Almost two attempts each minute!


Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death for youth ages15-24

In Ages 10-14…We have seen an alarming 128% increase
in Suicides since 1980.

Suicide is now the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth.



SYMPTOMS of TEEN DEPRESSION
8226; Depressed or irritable mood
8226; Decreased interest or pleasure in activities
8226; Substance abuse
8226; Change in appetite or weight
8226; Sleeping more or less than usual
8226; Feeling restless or slowed down
8226; Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
*especially following an incident at home or school
8226; Decreased concentration
8226; Sense of hopelessness
8226; Recurrent thoughts of suicide
8226; Fatigue or loss of energy
这条很重要，不愿意去上学？或者不愿意参加学校的活动？听专家的！
DECREASED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IS A COMMON
RED FLAG” FOR DEPRESSION.
(Dr. Karen Swartz
Department of Psychiatry
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine)

Teenage girls reported more symptoms of depressed mood than
teenage boys.

(National Institute of Mental Health)

8226; For every completed suicide, there are between 8
and 20 attempted suicides
8226; Adolescent girls attempt suicide three times as
often as boys.
8226; Adolescent boys complete suicide four times as
often as girls

WARNING SIGNALS
8226; Talking directly or indirectly about dying or suicide
8226; Depression, sadness
8226; Change in eating or sleeping habits
8226; Lack of energy
8226; Boredom & loss of interest in activities
8226;Mood shifts
8226;Withdrawal from social contact
8226;Giving away prized possessions
8226;Recent lack of concern about physical health or hygiene
8226;Preoccupation with death through poetry or artwork
8226;An increase in alcohol or drug use
8226;Isolation
8226;Taking unusual risks
8226; Acquiring the Acquiring the means of suicide Guns, drugs, etc
8226;A previous suicide attempt
8226;Family history
8226;Discouragement about the future
8226;Self criticism approximately 14 young people between the ages
of 15--24 die every day by suicide.

EVERY HOUR & 40 MINUTES, A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 25 COMPLETES SUICIDE.

THE DO’S
8226; Do get involved
8226; Do be willing to listen
8226; Do allow them to express their feeling
8226; Do discuss suicide openly and frankly
8226; Do be a non-judgmental listener
8226; Do show interest and support
8226; Do get help from agencies and professionals
8226; Do notify parent or guardian if the student has acknowledged having access to drugs and lethal weapons

AND DONT’S
Don’t refuse to talk about it
Don’t offer platitudes or glib answers
Don’t “dare” a suicidal person to commit suicide (this may come from their peers, “my space” or through text messages)
Helpline Contacts
8226;National Suicide Help Line:
1-800-784-2433