2. August 2015
STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS TRAINING *According to House Bill 2535, Jamie’s Law, all middle and high school students are required to receive suicide prevention training.

3. 2015 Facts and Figures Someone dies by suicide every 12.95 minutes.
Americans attempt suicide an estimated 1 million times annually.
Over 40,000 die by suicide every year.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
2nd leading cause of death in ages 10 – 24
5th leading cause of death in ages 45 – 59
Veterans comprise 22.2 % of suicides.

4. SUICIDE RATES BY STATE
You may not believe that suicide happens in our state.

5. Warning Signs of Suicide
Talk
If a person talks about
Killing themselves
Having no reason to live
Being a burden to others
Feeling trapped
Unbearable pain

6. Warning Signs Continued
Behavior
If a person’s behavior is new or has increased:
Increased alcohol or drugs
Searching online, writing or drawing about killing themselves.
Acting recklessly
Withdrawing from family, friends or favorite activities
Giving away possessions
Sleeping too little or too much
Saying goodbye to people
Inability to concentrate

7. Warning Signs Continued:
Mood
People considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods.
Depression
Loss of interest in everything
Rage
Irritability
Humiliation
Anxiety

8. What can you do to help a friend?
Do not be afraid to talk to your friends. Listen to their feelings. Make sure they know how important they are to you.
Make no deals. Never keep secret a friend’s suicidal plans or thoughts. You can not promise that you will not tell---you have to tell to save your friend.
Tell an adult. Talk to your parent, your friend’s parent, any of the school staff. Tell a trusted adult. DON’T WAIT. Even if you are not sure that your friend is serious, tell an adult immediately!
What do you do if a friend texts you at night? What do you do if you are on a social media site and see warning signs?

9. Be Strong
National Suicide Hotline is