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Why isn’t mental health taken more

seriously?

I’m not afraid to admit thatI suffer from anxiety and

depression.

These are illnesses, notjust “cop outs” or a way

to seek attention.

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Suicide takes the lives of over 30,000 lives per year in just America.

An average of one person dies by suicide every 16.2 minutes.

We need to stop this.

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How do we help prevent suicide?

Knowledge is key. Knowledge is

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Suicide is 100% preventable.By reaching out, seeking help, and knowing the signs.

1 in 65,000 children between the ages of

10-14 commit suicide each year.

Kids, Teens, Adultsare ALLaffected.

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Just by listening to this brief presentation,You could help and/or save yourself or others.

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If you need help, reach for it.If you see someone struggling, reach for them.

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Three Main Points:-Knowledge

-Safety-Severity

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Photography</a>

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Mental illness comes in many shapes and formsDepression, Anxiety,

Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression,and more.

AmI

Crazy?

AmI

Alone?

Youare NOTcrazy.

Youare

NOTalone.

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Warning Signs:Talking about death or suicide,tiredness, lack of enjoyment,

excessive crying, social withdrawal,anger, and

poor grades/work ethic.

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Don’t start caring TOO LATE.

Notice signs ahead of time.

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Safety Tips:Seek help if needed.

*Therapy & Psychiatry*Keep firearms out of reach.

Lock up medicines and sharp objectsCall 911 if someone is hurt!

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Do you struggle with a mental illness? What now?

Don’t be afraid to seek help.Don’t feel ashamed.

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Does someone you love struggle with a mental illness?How should you deal with it?

Reach outBe positive

Don’t write them off.

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Mental illness is NOT a joke.It’s real.

It’s just as severe as any other disease.It takes lives.

Mental illness is severe.It’s severe as ever, right this moment.

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Schools and places of work do NOT take Mental illness seriously enough.

Inform others. Change Ideas.

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More information if you are seeking help

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index.shtml

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055B-F1EC-3F66462866FCB4E6

Suicide Statistics:

Suicide Prevention:

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen#.Ux5WT-ddW0I

Mental Health Quiz:

I want everyone to put themselves in someonewith mental illness’s shoes.Now imagine being ignored.

Imagine wanting help but being scared.

It’s not fun, funny, or a joke. People are hurting.

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The knowledge you have gained, you can pass to another.By spreading the word of mental illness,

We can help this nation.We can help those struggling.

Knowledge IS power.

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Reach out,you can save a life.

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Mental illness is real.Suicide is 100% preventable.

Reach out.Love one another

Don’t disregard the warning signs.Lives can be saved.

BE THE CHANGE.

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