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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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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
http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=705D5DF4-
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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