WORLD Suicide Awareness and Prevention daySeptember 10, 20131THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION FACES OF SUICIDE

2THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION Suicide Statistics

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college- age youth.

Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for our youth ages 10-14.

Suicide is PREVENTABLE. 90% youth that attempt suicides that are unsuccessful or blocked, never attempt suicide again.

3THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Take the BE THAT FRIEND Pledge

4THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND

Be AwareUnderstand the problem of youth suicide5THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIENDBe Able to Identify SignsSuicide threats or previous attemptsDepressionAnger, increased irritabilityLack of interest in activities they used to enjoySudden increase/decrease in appetiteSudden changes in appearanceDwindling academic performanceSudden failure to complete assignmentsAn "I don't care" attitude about school or other activities.Preoccupation with death, guns6THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND

Be Prepared to ActHave a game plan in place in the event that any one of your friends ever indicates they are hurting or thinking of hurting themselves. Don't be afraid to talk to someone who seems to be depressed or hurting. Let them know there is someone who cares for them. Tell someone! 7THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

Teacher/CoachGuidance CounselorPrincipalLocal mental health facilityLocal Emergency RoomSUICIDE HOTLINE8THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND

Go to thejonathanfoundation4teens.org/bethatfriendTake the BE THAT FRIEND Pledge9