suicide awareness campaign megan shuck, marissa thomas, kaylyn kirkpatrick

Suicide Awareness Campaign

Megan Shuck, Marissa Thomas, Kaylyn Kirkpatrick

Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you!

Statistics

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24.

Out of 100,000 deaths nationwide, every 12 was a result of suicide.

More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from major leading causes such as cancer, the flue, pneumonia, heart disease, ect.

90% of people who die by suicide were suffering from a treatable mental disorder at the time of their death—a disorder that often has gone unrecognized and untreated

Who to talk to:

You are not alone.

Talk to your parents, grandparents, church leaders, counselors, teachers, aunts and uncles.

Your teachers are here to help too!

Warning Signs

Talk

If a person talks about:

Killing themselves.

Having no reason to live.

Being a weight to others.

Feeling trapped.

Being in a lot of pain.

Behavior

A person’s suicide risk is higher if a behavior is new or has grown, especially if

it’s related to a painful event, loss, or change.

Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching the internet for

ideas.

Acting carelessly.

Quitting activities.

Closing themselves off from family and friends.

Sleeping too much or too little.

Giving away prized possessions.

Disrespecting authority.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1(800)273-8255

A.C.T.

Acknowledge: Take warning signs seriously. Care: Be willing to listen. Let the person know you understand, let them know that they are

not alone.TreatmentEncourage them to get help immediately.

The “Choking Game”

The “choking game” or “pass out game” is when a person keeps themselves from getting enough oxygen. By doing this, it could cause brain damage and possibly death. If you or anybody you know is doing this tell a teacher or adult right away

JEOPARDY

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Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you!