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!