Download - Suicide Awareness
Suicide
Do you ever feel hurt or worthless?
Do you feel like nobody loves you or accepts you?
Do you ever justwant to escape
all your problems?
This is NORMAL!
As a teen, youWill face many Problems. . . .
but suicide is never the answer!
Why do teens commit suicide?
Drug & Alcohol
Drug and Alcohol abuse,
mixed With Depression,
increasethe risk ofSuicide.
Family violence
Violence within the family
teaches teensthat it’s the Only answer
to their problems.
Depression
Feelings of Unhappiness
and low self-worth can trigger
suicide.
Firearms at Home
Easy accessTo gunsMake it
Easier forTeens to Commit suicide
Failure
Although everyoneexperiences failure in life, some teens
maybe unable to cope
With their feelings of
worthlessness.
Recent Loss
The loss of a lovedOne can be a
traumatic experiences and can cause
feelings of loneliness and hurt.
It may lead a teen to think that
suicide is the onlyanswer to pain.
If you have experienced Any thoughtsOf suicide. . .
Call a suicide Hotline1-800-SUICIDE
Suicide is the 6th leading cause of young
people ages 5-14and the 3rd leadingcause of death for people ages 15-24.
TALK TO SOMEONE!
It happens every 100 minutes!
Know the warning signs.Someone may be Suicidal if they. . .
Give away their possessions….
Engage in drinking or drugs. . .
Isolate themselves fromfriends and family. . .
Experience changes in their eating and sleeping
habits. . . .
Or talk about death.
Be there for them.
Remember!
They Need You!