T EEN S UICIDE American Foundation Suicide Prevention
S UICIDE S TORIES Holly’s Stories George’s Story
C AUSES Mental Health Depression Abuse Violence Bullying Divorce of parents Substance abuse Death in family
H OW Overdosing Cutting themselves Hanging Jumping from heights With a gun
S OLUTION Keep guns unloaded and away from teens Counseling Residential Treatment Medication
A MERICAN F OUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION Non-profit organization Research and education Formed in 1987 by experts They combined and funded research Formed statistics on male/female suicide changed the education and treatment programs
H OW YOU CAN HELP Donate at Pass out yellow ribbon cards Inform people about teen suicide Offer your ear