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Preventing Youth Suicide is Everyone’s Responsibility
Every person has a choice or decision- suicide is not temporary it’s forever. Let’s help people……..
FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE
- Talking about suicide does not increase the risk
- Many suicides can be prevented
- 3/4 of suicide victims have stated their intentions to someone beforehand
- Most youth have suicidal feelings for only a limited period of time
WARNING SIGNS
- Previous suicide attempt
- Violent actions or angry outburst
- Self-destructive or Risk-taking behavior
- Alcohol or Drug abuse
- Sudden changes in behavior
- Hopelessness and Depression
- Decline in school or work performance
- Giving away prized possessions
- Making statements about death or dying
- Moving to a new town or school Loss of a relationship; boyfriend/girlfriend, separation or divorce
- Increased isolation
- Withdrawal from social activities
YOU CAN HELP
- Take the mentioning of suicide seriously, stay calm
- Let them share their feelings
- Try not to lecture or make moral judgements
- Don’t change the subject
- Don’t promise to keep it secret
- Don’t leave an actively suicidal youth alone
- Recruit Help! Spread the responsibility by telling others: a mental health professional, teacher, family member counselor
Author- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Substance and Abuse Services- Youth Suicide Prevention
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