In Ontario, 3people under theage of 24 commit

suicide every week.

A lot of them were bullied, causing a chain reaction ofproblems, such as

depression.

So…

How do we stop it?

Bullying

By James AdamsAnd Charlie

Cowdery

SU ICI EDAnd

Step one to stopping suicide: understanding what causes it

• “Suicide happens when people's natural resilience and capacity to adapt are overwhelmed.”

-Pipe, Andrew. “PERSONAL HEALTH Recognizing the signs of potential suicide”

Did you know that most parents underestimate

depression and suicidal thoughts?

“Even though suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teens,

studies show that teens and parents underestimate the risk of suicide in their own communities - they don't

believe it can happen to them.”-Aase, Sara. "Understanding Suicide: Why it's a bigger risk than you think and how to recognize the signs ."

Step two to stopping suicide: Know the signs

• “Research has shown that 80 percent of suicides give many clues and warnings of their intention. What are some of these clues?”

-Pipe, Andrew. “PERSONAL HEALTH Recognizing the signs of potential suicide”

• Those preoccupied with thoughts of death, who talk of suicide, who have had a recent disruption in relationships or environment, or who show changes in behavior, motivation and personality are particularly at risk.

-Pipe, Andrew. “PERSONAL HEALTH Recognizing the signs of potential suicide”

Some signs of suicide include: -- A change in eating and sleeping habits

-- A marked personality change, exhibiting angry actions or rebellious behavior or withdrawal from friends and regular activities

Signs of suicide 2

-- Difficulty in concentrating and a decline in the quality of school work

-- Persistent boredom and/or lethargy

Signs of suicide 3

-- Unusual neglect of appearance

-- Complaints about physical symptoms such as headaches and fatigue

Signs of suicide 4

-- A pattern of giving away or throwing away possessions

-- Intolerance of praise or rewards

Signs of suicide 5

-- Preoccupation with death in writing songs or poems

-- An increase in comments such as "I can't take it anymore" or "nobody cares; I wish I was dead"

Step three to stopping suicide: Stand up!!

• It may just sound cliché, but bullying is wrong, and you must stand up

• It is not snitching to tell on a bully

• Be a good friend. Sometimes, People just need a pat on the back to make the difference. After all, you could be the difference between life and death!!

PLEASE DON’T WALK AWAY WITHOUT LEARNING

ANYTHING!!

BULLYING

CAN

KILL.

Remember what youhave learned. Have agreat day, and help

stop bullying.